# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=34

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## [Importing stp files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-stp-files/36925)

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**Author:** [@Bashidap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bashidap)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-stp-files/36925 "2025-03-14T08:26:38Z")

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Is it possable in the 14 day’s trial version to import an stp file? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Drawings Feature Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-feature-request/13095)

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**Author:** [@JohnChristian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JohnChristian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-feature-request/13095 "2025-03-13T23:40:35Z")

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I’d first like to say how impressed I am with this program, it has been a joy to use and is amazingly intuitive. I also know that you all are hard at work on updating the Drawings feature and wanted to submit a request f…

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## [Spacemouse issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-issues/37005)

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**Author:** [@Stitchwurx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stitchwurx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse-issues/37005 "2025-03-13T05:02:33Z")

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All of sudden not all movement is there with wireless spacemouse… it’s not the mouse because it works fine on all my other 3D software applictions. updated everything and still missing one of the directional movements…b…

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## [Clearing part of an objects wall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/clearing-part-of-an-objects-wall/36956)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/clearing-part-of-an-objects-wall/36956 "2025-03-12T16:42:10Z")

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I need to open up the wall that is on the side of an ellipse that was revolved around an object. Eventually it will be an air passage. I have tried copying the ellipse and rotating it 90º and then with great difficulty m…

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## [Version 5.811 has disrupted my workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-811-has-disrupted-my-workflow/36993)

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**Author:** [@leon0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leon0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-811-has-disrupted-my-workflow/36993 "2025-03-12T10:25:49Z")

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Version 5.811 no longer supports versions below macOS 13. How can I work in sync with my iPad? At present, I don’t have the ability to replace my Mac with a new one.

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## [Link Sharing Visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-sharing-visualisation/36980)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-sharing-visualisation/36980 "2025-03-12T05:34:40Z")

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Hi All, Is there an option to share the “model view” of the model when sharing a link? For my line of work (steel fabrication) My clients sometimes find it difficult to discern parts from each other and I find my self …

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## [Import IGES file in SolidWorks have no color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-iges-file-in-solidworks-have-no-color/36959)

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**Author:** [@duywjbu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/duywjbu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-iges-file-in-solidworks-have-no-color/36959 "2025-03-12T01:26:15Z")

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Hello, i’m trying to import IGES file with entity 116 and 314 Currently when I’m importing the IGES file into Solid work, it’s only have gray, Is there anyway to solve it? I opened it in other app and the color still wo…

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## [Is There an Easy Way to Locate Unconnected Lines in Sketch Mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-locate-unconnected-lines-in-sketch-mode/36976)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-an-easy-way-to-locate-unconnected-lines-in-sketch-mode/36976 "2025-03-11T19:50:01Z")

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In Sketch mode, many times I finish a sketch, and although it appears to me that the lines are all connected, after exiting Sketch mode the shape does not ‘fill in’ and I can’t continue onto Extrude. This obviously mean…

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## [Import of DXF files no longer possible after update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-of-dxf-files-no-longer-possible-after-update/36963)

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**Author:** [@CreativKnopf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CreativKnopf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-of-dxf-files-no-longer-possible-after-update/36963 "2025-03-11T13:50:56Z")

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Hello everyone, I hope you can help me. Until now, I was able to open DXF files exported from Illustrator in Shapr3D without any issues. However, after the latest update, I am now receiving the following error message. …

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## [Importing Vector Graphics from Adobe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vector-graphics-from-adobe/27821)

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**Author:** [@RevenueMonkey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RevenueMonkey)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vector-graphics-from-adobe/27821 "2025-03-11T13:38:48Z")

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Hey community! I find it completely fundamental in product design for CAD software to be able to import graphics such as logos from the industry’s marketing standard - Adobe. Having failed to do this with Shapr3D I woul…

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## [How to speed up work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-speed-up-work/36966)

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**Author:** [@Nykvist](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nykvist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-speed-up-work/36966 "2025-03-11T13:15:23Z")

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Hello, I am a Building engineer student that really like shaper 3d for 3d printing and small object, now I have start using it for planing houses and do detailed construction plans on a house. it work pretty good in the …

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## [Constraining Text Position](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraining-text-position/36693)

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**Author:** [@mikebronner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikebronner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraining-text-position/36693 "2025-03-11T10:24:50Z")

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I am creating a sketch with text, but would like to constrain text position to other sketch elements, so that when I move them, the text moves with them without getting distorted. Is that possible?

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## [iPad operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-operation/36938)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-operation/36938 "2025-03-11T03:15:23Z")

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The two icons (Show/Hide and Open/Close) are too close, so when I tap with my finger, I touch the wrong icon and often can’t operate as I want. The same thing happens with the Apple pencil. Is it possible to move the fol…

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## [How to export in dxf or pdf file format from sketch or body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-in-dxf-or-pdf-file-format-from-sketch-or-body/36916)

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**Author:** [@Davesnothome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davesnothome)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-in-dxf-or-pdf-file-format-from-sketch-or-body/36916 "2025-03-11T02:41:28Z")

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Hi All, I need to create a dxf or pdf file from my sketch or body to send to my laser cutter. I am failing to accomplish this simple task. I sure it is straight forward but I’m not seeing it. Thank you, Dave

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## [Extruding exact number issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-exact-number-issue/36954)

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**Author:** [@Ladyprintzalott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ladyprintzalott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-exact-number-issue/36954 "2025-03-10T23:51:57Z")

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I am in countering an error when I try to extrude. When I begin, I am unable to select the number and put in an exact value, for example 2mm. If I close the project and open it again, it will work for a little bit and st…

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## [iPad stuck on tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stuck-on-tutorial/36937)

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**Author:** [@Princess](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Princess)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stuck-on-tutorial/36937 "2025-03-10T07:29:20Z")

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Hello! I recently downloaded Shaper3D on my iPad 10. I’ve gone through the tutorial but get stuck on step 10 of 10. When I click the visualisation icon nothing gets bought up and I am unable to complete the tutorial. I…

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## [Error on step in History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-on-step-in-history/36918)

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**Author:** [@alexM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-on-step-in-history/36918 "2025-03-09T03:54:38Z")

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Hi - I am getting an error on one of the steps in the history panel. However, I don’t understand what the problem is, or how to fix it. The error is saying “The edge is no longer in the plane”. I’m not sure which “edge” …

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## [Mitring Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mitring-bodies/36911)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mitring-bodies/36911 "2025-03-08T22:01:45Z")

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Hi All, Just wondering if there is a quick way of mitering two bodies together. I constantly create metal frames and would love to have an easy way to do so. I have tried: Creating a construction plane at 45 degrees…

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## [Egg spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/egg-spiral/36892)

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**Author:** [@ctobia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctobia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/egg-spiral/36892 "2025-03-07T15:40:19Z")

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Hi, I don’t know if another user has asked this question. I would like some help in making an egg spiral. Thanks in advance for your help. Kind regards, ctobia

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## [How to edit multiple apertures at the same time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-multiple-apertures-at-the-same-time/36870)

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**Author:** [@ice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ice)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-multiple-apertures-at-the-same-time/36870 "2025-03-07T07:57:18Z")

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How to edit multiple apertures at the same time, I remember that it was possible in very early versions https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Help with Creating Cutouts for a Cosmetic Travel Case](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-cutouts-for-a-cosmetic-travel-case/36863)

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**Author:** [@jakmaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jakmaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-cutouts-for-a-cosmetic-travel-case/36863 "2025-03-06T18:59:41Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m fairly new to CAD modeling and working on a portable travel case for my cosmetics. The design will consist of two mirrored pieces. I’ve started by creating a base as a simple cube and sketched some out…

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## [Model does not match STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-does-not-match-stl/36878)

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**Author:** [@Widgetman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Widgetman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-does-not-match-stl/36878 "2025-03-06T18:57:04Z")

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I am evaluating the tool for possible usage at a University my Daughter is a Professor at. I did a simple mock up of a rectangle box with two rails inside, and two cutouts on either long side. The 3D view in Shapr3D look…

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## [TeamSpace is not available](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teamspace-is-not-available/36880)

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**Author:** [@GoldEnBerg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GoldEnBerg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teamspace-is-not-available/36880 "2025-03-06T17:48:32Z")

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Good day :sun: Please tell me how I can use the teamwork function if I have a subscription through the AppStore. Also, there is no way to pay through the website - it is not available in my country. Maybe a business subs…

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## [Numerical input panel does not appear when tapping distance or angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numerical-input-panel-does-not-appear-when-tapping-distance-or-angle/36867)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numerical-input-panel-does-not-appear-when-tapping-distance-or-angle/36867 "2025-03-06T03:49:35Z")

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Once switched to visualization mode, I cannot specify distances or angles numerically for extrusion or movement after returning to modeling mode. If I close the project and reopen it, it restores so that I can enter val…

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## [How to curve an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-an-object/36865)

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**Author:** [@danperex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danperex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-an-object/36865 "2025-03-05T23:45:23Z")

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## [Can Someone Explain Why the Align Tool Constantly Flips Bodies Instead of Just 'Aligning" Them with the Target?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-the-align-tool-constantly-flips-bodies-instead-of-just-aligning-them-with-the-target/36844)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-the-align-tool-constantly-flips-bodies-instead-of-just-aligning-them-with-the-target/36844 "2025-03-05T16:48:18Z")

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I find the Align tool at best tedious to use as intended, i.e., picking a face on a body and then another target face-- 99.9% of the time, it either flips the body I want to move upside down or backwards or moves it so…

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## [How join the bodies, fails every time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-join-the-bodies-fails-every-time/36840)

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**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-join-the-bodies-fails-every-time/36840 "2025-03-05T16:01:56Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Is ideal loft even possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-ideal-loft-even-possible/36848)

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**Author:** [@mifopen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mifopen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-ideal-loft-even-possible/36848 "2025-03-05T02:15:49Z")

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As part of my Shapr3D learning journey, I decided to try to recreate some nontrivial shape from scratch. I randomly found a picture of some 3D object and started designing the model. But it seems like I either lack expe…

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## [Revolve in conical shape - create a tapered pipe thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-in-conical-shape-create-a-tapered-pipe-thread/36823)

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**Author:** [@JRicardi08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRicardi08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-in-conical-shape-create-a-tapered-pipe-thread/36823 "2025-03-05T01:15:07Z")

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Hi Team, I am glad to be part of this community. I am very new to using Shapr3D, and I am trying to create a drawing for a tapered pipe thread for some directional drilling tools. I have created the main body; however, w…

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## [Aligning two bodies to share vertices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-bodies-to-share-vertices/36850)

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**Author:** [@wildyianna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wildyianna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-bodies-to-share-vertices/36850 "2025-03-04T23:45:47Z")

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