# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=44

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## [Exporting as step files creates several gb file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-as-step-files-creates-several-gb-file/35639)

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**Author:** [@dsypolt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dsypolt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-as-step-files-creates-several-gb-file/35639 "2024-12-19T15:00:06Z")

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Original file imported as a step at 11 mb with parts modified slightly is exporting as a massive 5.7 gb file no matter which format is chosen. In a related note, either parasolid file can no longer be opened in Inventor.…

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## [Change settings Laptop DELL + DELLPEN end shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-settings-laptop-dell-dellpen-end-shapr3d/35644)

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**Author:** [@IVAN1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IVAN1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-settings-laptop-dell-dellpen-end-shapr3d/35644 "2024-12-18T12:31:12Z")

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Good day to all you developers and users of shapr3D Please help. Previously, I installed shapr3D on my DELL LATITUDE 7400 2-in-1 laptop, and set it up as for using a computer mouse, and over time I got a DELL ACTIVE PE…

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## [How to reference existing dimensions and define parameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reference-existing-dimensions-and-define-parameters/35647)

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**Author:** [@CerialPhreak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CerialPhreak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-reference-existing-dimensions-and-define-parameters/35647 "2024-12-19T02:42:33Z")

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I’m a recent convert from Fusion and I’m trying to figure out how to reference dimensions and/ or define parameters. Two example scenarios: Create a circle with diameter 4mm (let’s call this D1). Create a second circl…

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## [Two distance fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-distance-fillet/35651)

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**Author:** [@ELittauer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ELittauer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-distance-fillet/35651 "2024-12-19T01:17:33Z")

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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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## [Mortise and tenon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mortise-and-tenon/35622)

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**Author:** [@BKU](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKU)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mortise-and-tenon/35622 "2024-12-18T13:45:23Z")

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I am trying to extrude a mortise and tenon in two pieces of wood. I hope to see the two pieces of wood with the structures shown on both of them (seperately of course). But one of the pieces wood has disappeared after…

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## [iPad files corrupting / crashing while opening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-files-corrupting-crashing-while-opening/32325)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-files-corrupting-crashing-while-opening/32325 "2024-12-18T02:32:23Z")

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With the latest updates, some of the files stored locally on my IPad Pro are getting corrupted and won’t open. I’ve had 3 this week. In some cases I’ve been able to retrieve part of the designs by opening their last syn…

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## [Spot pattern on ball surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spot-pattern-on-ball-surface/35557)

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**Author:** [@pali](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pali)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spot-pattern-on-ball-surface/35557 "2024-12-17T21:15:40Z")

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Hey folks, I have a ball and want to add spots in different sizes, but following a pattern, on the ball‘s surface, that do have a differenz color than the ball itself - and I have no idea how to do this. I added a ChatG…

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## [Billed and charged after cancelling auto-subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/billed-and-charged-after-cancelling-auto-subscription/35530)

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**Author:** [@Sawtooth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sawtooth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/billed-and-charged-after-cancelling-auto-subscription/35530 "2024-12-17T13:24:28Z")

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My trial period subscription auto renewed even though it was cancelled on the apple subscriptions. I have had an email to confirm this. I would like a refund so my firm can take over the subscription. My invoice number …

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## [Could you help me to make a curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-you-help-me-to-make-a-curved-surface/35602)

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**Author:** [@T3V3L1S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/T3V3L1S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-you-help-me-to-make-a-curved-surface/35602 "2024-12-17T09:24:48Z")

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Hello so I’m trying to make a cap for the bike but got stuck on the surface that is bended. It’s the cap I’m trying to make.

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## [Can not create a shell of a lofted body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-create-a-shell-of-a-lofted-body/35614)

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**Author:** [@CaramonMajere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CaramonMajere)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-create-a-shell-of-a-lofted-body/35614 "2024-12-16T19:52:31Z")

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I have created a very simple body via the loft tool. One circle 20mm and another one 30mm slightly angled 20mm above. The loft did work without any problem. But when I want to apply the shell tool to the „flat“ part I g…

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## [Orient grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orient-grid/35608)

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**Author:** [@jquintard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jquintard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orient-grid/35608 "2024-12-16T17:05:48Z")

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Hi there, How to orient the grid and his origin on a point of body ? I tried to create a new plan, but the orientation and the origin stay like the default view :

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## [Chamber/Filled problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamber-filled-problem/35607)

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**Author:** [@yigit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yigit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamber-filled-problem/35607 "2024-12-16T16:01:18Z")

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Hello everyone. I’m trying to make a keycap. The top has a lot of curves but how can I make the bottom less curved?

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## [iPad 10th or iPad 9th?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-10th-or-ipad-9th/35593)

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**Author:** [@Kmdp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kmdp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-10th-or-ipad-9th/35593 "2024-12-16T02:24:42Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to figure out which iPad would work best for using Shapr3D. I’m not planning to do heavy tasks or complex projects, just basic 3D modeling. I’m considering the iPad 9th gen (it has 3GB of RAM and an A13…

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## [Cam feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-feature/7068)

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**Author:** [@Tanker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanker)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-feature/7068 "2024-12-15T22:42:40Z")

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Are there any plans to integrate Shapr with a cam package. If not, what free cam packages are out there Tanker 21b

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## [Cam feature and text implementation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-feature-and-text-implementation/10521)

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**Author:** [@OmniMuse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OmniMuse)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-feature-and-text-implementation/10521 "2024-12-15T22:36:47Z")

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Dear staff, I’m using your software with great results, I turn my drawings into real products and I would like to ask you if you’re planning to add the following features in the software in order to improve the workflow…

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## [Text fallowing a line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-fallowing-a-line/35590)

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**Author:** [@pHp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pHp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-fallowing-a-line/35590 "2024-12-15T22:34:21Z")

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Is there a quick way to make text fallow a curved line on a flat surface. I am modeling a logo and want some of the text to curve along the bottom with the ellipse.

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## [A plea for a CAM / toolpath solution](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-plea-for-a-cam-toolpath-solution/8392)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-plea-for-a-cam-toolpath-solution/8392 "2024-12-15T22:20:21Z")

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I’d like to make a plea to the developers of Shapr3D to give us some sort of CAM solution. Pretty please? You’ve done such a wonderful thing for us Apple users, and freed us from the tyranny of bad CAD options. Finally…

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## [How can i create a tapered/conical helix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-tapered-conical-helix/35124)

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**Author:** [@Tanner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tanner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-tapered-conical-helix/35124 "2024-12-15T20:03:37Z")

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Ive been using shapr3d for about 6 months now and there is still so much i don’t know(as proven here :joy:). However i have been recently making something for my local nursing home to help the elderly, and i need some so…

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## [How do I go about extruding here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-go-about-extruding-here/35565)

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**Author:** [@Varnexx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Varnexx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-go-about-extruding-here/35565 "2024-12-14T18:11:33Z")

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Hey all, I’m brand new to CAD modeling and design. Trying to self teach and learn through tutorials. In this sketch I created in the image below, how do I go about giving this sketch a body to then extrude it? Thanks! …

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## [Shapr3d to CNC process (DXF export)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-cnc-process-dxf-export/35413)

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**Author:** [@spencersmb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-cnc-process-dxf-export/35413 "2024-12-13T22:24:37Z")

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I’ve been searching for the last few days on this topic and I either can’t find a complete answer or I don’t know the right terminology. Maybe someone here can help me out. If I draw up a complete cabinet in Shapr3d and…

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## [File constantly crashing when opening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-constantly-crashing-when-opening/35547)

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**Author:** [@f3rn4nd0d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/f3rn4nd0d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-constantly-crashing-when-opening/35547 "2024-12-13T08:25:27Z")

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Hello, I was designing on my iPad and suddenly application crashed. I have tried to reopen the file and it crashes as soon as I open it. Also tried to restore an old version and it also crashes. Could you please help me…

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## [Learning how to learn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-how-to-learn/35560)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/learning-how-to-learn/35560 "2024-12-13T00:44:56Z")

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I don’t understand sketching very well. I went to tutorials, signed in, and watched the introduction to sketching by the Wayne State professor. I tried to follow the “Next” link, then encountered this message, “Sign in t…

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## [How to sketch a bayonet lock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-sketch-a-bayonet-lock/35552)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-sketch-a-bayonet-lock/35552 "2024-12-12T17:12:08Z")

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Hey there! I want to create a bayonet lock as part of a filament box. My try shown in the image is garbage… The box itself will be printed as shown. The upper piece of the lock is part of the lid, which will be printed …

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## [Section View switches Off when I select Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-switches-off-when-i-select-visualization/35533)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-switches-off-when-i-select-visualization/35533 "2024-12-11T15:54:29Z")

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When I cut a section view through a residential house hallway, I can see the door in that hallway that I want to apply wood grain to. When I select Visualization, the section view goes away and I can only see the exteri…

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## [Dxf export to vcarve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-to-vcarve/35545)

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**Author:** [@Jozsef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jozsef)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-export-to-vcarve/35545 "2024-12-11T14:42:22Z")

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I would like to export drawings from the Shapr3d to DXF format, but for some reason, the program doesn’t export them properly. The resulting file is just a bunch of garbage, and I can’t open it in VCarve. “I have tried …

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## [Guitar tuner. How to make perpendicular gear tooth?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guitar-tuner-how-to-make-perpendicular-gear-tooth/35519)

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**Author:** [@LongHui](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LongHui)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guitar-tuner-how-to-make-perpendicular-gear-tooth/35519 "2024-12-11T09:52:25Z")

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How do I recreate the perpendicular thread seen in this guitar tuner in Shapr3D? Alternatively, I want to learn more about threads/ gear in general (this one is perpendicular, can I do something else?). Resources recom…

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## [Bulk PDF Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-pdf-export/35541)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-pdf-export/35541 "2024-12-11T09:33:51Z")

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Hi All, I recently worked out how to bulk export DXF file which was great. Hopefully i’m missing something… But is there a way to export all PDF drawings at once? Currently i’m individually exporting each sheet. Drive…

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## [Request for more materials please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-more-materials-please/30224)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-more-materials-please/30224 "2024-12-10T19:12:05Z")

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There are 2 materials I’ve realised I’d like to use but they’re not included in your current library. Brass Lead. Hoping they can be added at some point in the future. It just feels wrong using gold :slight\_smile:

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## [How to Smoothly Round the Corners of a Rectangular Fence?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-smoothly-round-the-corners-of-a-rectangular-fence/35531)

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**Author:** [@MKPark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKPark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-smoothly-round-the-corners-of-a-rectangular-fence/35531 "2024-12-10T18:57:25Z")

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The image shows the corner section of a rectangular fence where it bends. I want to create a smooth, rounded transition at the corners, as indicated by the red marking in the image. Is there a way to achieve this in Shap…

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## [Making round bottom and domes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-round-bottom-and-domes/35508)

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**Author:** [@rposey001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rposey001)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-round-bottom-and-domes/35508 "2024-12-10T10:35:09Z")

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Any suggestions on matching these? I can’t figure out how to “round” the bottoms of the slots and create more of a dome in the middle. New here…

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