# Modeling Questions

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## [Draw a chain around cogs on parallel planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-chain-around-cogs-on-parallel-planes/37463)

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**Author:** [@sveglu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sveglu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-a-chain-around-cogs-on-parallel-planes/37463 "2025-04-13T08:59:22Z")

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Hi I want to draw a chain around cogs on parallel planes with different z levels: How can I get the sweep representing the chain shifted left in above image so that it wraps around the symbolic chain ring in the fro…

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## [Laggy on Desktop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laggy-on-desktop/30157)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laggy-on-desktop/30157 "2025-04-13T05:49:41Z")

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I installed Shapr3d on my desktop and the application is supper laggy. Are there any settings I can change to make sure the application runs smooth and fast? thanks a bunch for any help and advice, appreciate it!

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## [Out of bounds error for model that is much smaller than 1km limit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/out-of-bounds-error-for-model-that-is-much-smaller-than-1km-limit/37466)

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**Author:** [@daves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/daves)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/out-of-bounds-error-for-model-that-is-much-smaller-than-1km-limit/37466 "2025-04-12T17:40:52Z")

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Partway through a project I’m getting an “out of bounds. The available design space is 1km \[squared\].” But my project and this sketch are much smaller than that (about 20ft square). Also, this only happens for one of …

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## [Control point issues when importing DWG/DXF files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/control-point-issues-when-importing-dwg-dxf-files/37425)

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**Author:** [@davec](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davec)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/control-point-issues-when-importing-dwg-dxf-files/37425 "2025-04-12T01:52:22Z")

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Hi, I often use Illustrator to draw reasonably complex 2d shapes that I then project onto surfaces so I can extrude them as relief patterns. When I export a DWG or DXF file from Illustrator and import to Shapr3D, every…

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## [New Dimension input dialog is a regresion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-dimension-input-dialog-is-a-regresion/36814)

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**Author:** [@Jaime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jaime)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-dimension-input-dialog-is-a-regresion/36814 "2025-04-11T19:19:27Z")

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I don’t usually post here but this required a post, the new dimension input dialog is very hard to use. And requires multiple clicks to get something done when before it was very straight forward and intuitive. For backg…

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## [Circles with edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles-with-edges/35063)

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**Author:** [@Dhiggs12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dhiggs12)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles-with-edges/35063 "2025-04-11T19:09:40Z")

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Anyone know why my circles have edges. No idea why it’s doing this? Thanks in advance

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## [Oversized.obj file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oversized-obj-file/37446)

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**Author:** [@FMiguel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FMiguel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/oversized-obj-file/37446 "2025-04-11T15:54:28Z")

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I’m working on a small project in Shapr3D, but when I export it as an .obj file, the size turns out extremely large, around 1.2 GB. This hasn’t happened before with similar models. Any idea what might be causing this? …

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## [Referenz point at the intersection of a plane and construction axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referenz-point-at-the-intersection-of-a-plane-and-construction-axis/37439)

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**Author:** [@sveglu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sveglu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referenz-point-at-the-intersection-of-a-plane-and-construction-axis/37439 "2025-04-11T13:27:44Z")

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Hi I have a construction plane and a construction axis perpendicular to it. I now want to draw a circle on the plane with the center of the circle at the intersection of the plane and the axis. How to do that? Many tha…

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## [Manipulate technical drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/manipulate-technical-drawings/37430)

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**Author:** [@Christoph](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christoph)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/manipulate-technical-drawings/37430 "2025-04-10T20:45:51Z")

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Hello out there, is it possible to manipulate technical drawings? Most of the time the drawing is way bigger than the sheet of paper. Common way is to scale it AND to cut off the unnecessary parts. This way you end up w…

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## [Question about technical drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-technical-drawing/36393)

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**Author:** [@Marcel95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcel95)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-technical-drawing/36393 "2025-04-10T11:51:27Z")

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Good day, I have a quick question. I work professionally with Shapr3D and require technical drawings for dimensioning my construction projects. The issue is that with the drawing I created, I cannot make updates to add…

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## [Moving a model to another project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-a-model-to-another-project/25120)

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**Author:** [@hardly\_quinn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hardly_quinn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-a-model-to-another-project/25120 "2025-04-09T19:58:32Z")

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Is there anyway to move a sculpt to another project? Or do I just remodel it?

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## [Help modelling a tube that moves across 3 axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modelling-a-tube-that-moves-across-3-axis/37399)

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**Author:** [@queirozrb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/queirozrb)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modelling-a-tube-that-moves-across-3-axis/37399 "2025-04-09T17:41:21Z")

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Hi guys, hope you are doing well. I am trying to model a tube that flows across the 3 axis in a more “organic way”. But apparently that seems to be a really hard job here on Shapr3d. I found a few posts showing work-aro…

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## [Sheet metal tab and slot design - struggle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-tab-and-slot-design-struggle/37392)

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**Author:** [@boslaw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/boslaw)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-tab-and-slot-design-struggle/37392 "2025-04-09T12:18:33Z")

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I am struggling to design sheet metal ramps with a tab & slot design (tab might be shaped sort of like a J so you can slide into the slot, move the part forward, and “lock” the tab). Here’s my basic design. The ramps ar…

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## [Seemingly Random Profile Changes From .dwg/.dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seemingly-random-profile-changes-from-dwg-dxf/36642)

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**Author:** [@Cyre\_Sim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyre_Sim)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seemingly-random-profile-changes-from-dwg-dxf/36642 "2025-04-08T02:45:19Z")

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Hello everyone, Intermediate self taught user here. I will sometimes leverage Shapr3d as my 3D modeling program for designs that are easier (or only reasonably possible) by first creating from other programs that are mo…

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## [Split bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-bodies/37385)

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**Author:** [@IanJenkins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IanJenkins)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-bodies/37385 "2025-04-07T10:39:15Z")

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Hi all I’m having issues with split body. Create a 50mm circle on X,Y plane Extrude to +200mm in Z Create construction pane on X,Y and make it 50 X 50 Move the construction plane up 100mm and tilt it to 45 degrees. Dow…

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## [Can't change file name when creating 2d PDF for export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-change-file-name-when-creating-2d-pdf-for-export/37381)

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**Author:** [@DavidNNZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DavidNNZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-change-file-name-when-creating-2d-pdf-for-export/37381 "2025-04-07T10:33:08Z")

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I have been trying to create a 2d PDF for export but the file? title name will not change and all files export as the same name. Any clues? Please note I am very new at this but have watched a few videos by Matt Lumbard …

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## [Move a cylinder to construction axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-cylinder-to-construction-axis/37356)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-cylinder-to-construction-axis/37356 "2025-04-07T02:07:55Z")

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Probably a simple solution to this, but I sorely fail, all way to complicated… A cylinder out of angel that I want moved to cc along the construction axis. Bonus for a \_simple\_move to construction line and line.

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## [Can't buy a subscription on windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-buy-a-subscription-on-windows/37352)

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**Author:** [@Baam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Baam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-buy-a-subscription-on-windows/37352 "2025-04-06T04:50:29Z")

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Im trying to subcribe to the pro monthly model but when i go to checkout its not going through. Theres nothing wrong with my card ive tried other purchases with it and they go through just fine. Maybe its the fact that i…

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## [How to align sketches?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-sketches/37370)

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**Author:** [@gpan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gpan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-align-sketches/37370 "2025-04-06T04:46:48Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working on a layout and would really appreciate some help. Please refer to the attached image as an example. I’d like to align the centers of all the circles so they are perfectly in line. The interna…

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## [Help me 009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-009/37363)

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**Author:** [@Newby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Newby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-009/37363 "2025-04-05T19:11:11Z")

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I have a question. In this free version, can I sell the designed files? I am a recent graduate with no job and would like to earn money from designing.

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## [Telescoping square with locking points](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/telescoping-square-with-locking-points/37343)

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**Author:** [@Itdoesntgo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Itdoesntgo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/telescoping-square-with-locking-points/37343 "2025-04-05T16:13:31Z")

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I have looked around on how to do this and I don’t see any guides. This is simply what I want to make. 2 square rods that slide inside of one another. Also to add a notch in the rod that locks it place and prevents it f…

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## [Kicking me out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kicking-me-out/37358)

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**Author:** [@Caden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Caden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kicking-me-out/37358 "2025-04-04T16:32:58Z")

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My shaper keeps dropping out! Now when I try to open said drawing it will just drop out again. Why is this happening?? I’ve tried restarting and closing out ect. No change. Help!

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## [What’s happened to the calculator?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-happened-to-the-calculator/37353)

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**Author:** [@Lout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lout)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-happened-to-the-calculator/37353 "2025-04-04T08:43:59Z")

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Just wondering what’s happened to the extrude number pad on IOS. Used to be able to just hit Plus (+) and then the number and then hit equals and see what you are going to resize it to. Also doubles s a calculator (as …

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## [Scale of grid not the same as it was. Something is wrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-of-grid-not-the-same-as-it-was-something-is-wrong/37281)

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**Author:** [@treyway](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/treyway)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-of-grid-not-the-same-as-it-was-something-is-wrong/37281 "2025-04-04T06:15:50Z")

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Today, I launched Shapr3d on my iPad. I am using inch (imperial) and each line normally represents an inch, and each block is usually 12 inches. Also, if I create a line in a sketch, the line will not snap to the grid.…

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## [Snap Sketch Points To Mesh Vertex or Edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-sketch-points-to-mesh-vertex-or-edge/37348)

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**Author:** [@tonybb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonybb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-sketch-points-to-mesh-vertex-or-edge/37348 "2025-04-03T21:18:47Z")

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I’ve searched but I wanted to confirm it’s not possible to snap sketch points to mesh body components. I frequently need to recreate mesh bodies as parametric and being able to snap to mesh features would make this possi…

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## [Shapr3d get stuck when trying to extrude with panel structure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-get-stuck-when-trying-to-extrude-with-panel-structure/37338)

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**Author:** [@Juandercn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Juandercn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-get-stuck-when-trying-to-extrude-with-panel-structure/37338 "2025-04-02T16:15:26Z")

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I am trying to extrude with a panel structure, when I use selection tool then faces option in the selection, then when I do the extrude the program get stuck and I have close it and open again.

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## [Shell part problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-part-problems/37313)

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**Author:** [@opendoorslowly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/opendoorslowly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-part-problems/37313 "2025-04-01T20:37:35Z")

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have an issue where both halves of my part shell independently but fails to shell after I union the 2 halves

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## [Simple way to make part Transparent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-way-to-make-part-transparent/37321)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-way-to-make-part-transparent/37321 "2025-04-01T15:06:05Z")

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Is there any other way to make a part transparent other then picking the material “Simple Transparent Material” it seems that this should be a very easy way to change a part to transparent without changing the material. …

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## [Problem with sketch after copying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketch-after-copying/37320)

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**Author:** [@Stonestreet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stonestreet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketch-after-copying/37320 "2025-04-01T14:32:30Z")

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After copying and moving a sketch, I can’t work on the original and the copy at the same time. I seem to have made a new sketch on a new plane, but I want them to behave like one sketch. Any ideas as to what I’m doing …

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## [Problem creating a symmetrical chamfer/fillet on a symmetrical object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-creating-a-symmetrical-chamfer-fillet-on-a-symmetrical-object/37305)

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**Author:** [@rrscnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrscnc)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-creating-a-symmetrical-chamfer-fillet-on-a-symmetrical-object/37305 "2025-04-01T04:55:04Z")

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The right image is the kind of design i wanted to recreate especially the center rounded/soft chamfer/fillet effect thing. Made the shape using a loft tool,duplicated it one by one until it shapes a diamond. already tr…

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