# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=45

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## [.obj .fbx export with materials and colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-fbx-export-with-materials-and-colors/21435)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obj-fbx-export-with-materials-and-colors/21435 "2024-12-10T06:51:24Z")

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1- Will the .obj files be included with colors and textures? Right now they are only monocolor when importing in external software. Even when including vertex colors is checked. 2. Will .fbx export included? I am askin…

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## [Model Bracket Tutorial Issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-bracket-tutorial-issues/35523)

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**Author:** [@MyNameRay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MyNameRay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-bracket-tutorial-issues/35523 "2024-12-10T06:29:01Z")

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I’m a new user, trying to learn the basics of the software. I’m working on the Bracket Model tutorial, and during the 2ns stage where you create another rectangle to sit on top of the base 3d model and you have to set th…

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## [How to Extrude Cone to Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-cone-to-shape/35520)

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**Author:** [@mazdaspeed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mazdaspeed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-cone-to-shape/35520 "2024-12-10T01:16:29Z")

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How can I extrude this cone so the bottom extrudes to my oval bottom, rather than concentric to the top of the extrusion?

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## [No Offset Edge in History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-offset-edge-in-history/35515)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-offset-edge-in-history/35515 "2024-12-10T00:15:15Z")

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I searched the forums and I came across someone who had said the offset edge was not parametric. This was in September of 2023. It was a known issue and was proving to be more difficult to work with. I started working on…

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## [Exporting parametric shelf parts to svg or dxf?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-parametric-shelf-parts-to-svg-or-dxf/35502)

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**Author:** [@ryleylamarsh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryleylamarsh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-parametric-shelf-parts-to-svg-or-dxf/35502 "2024-12-09T13:45:47Z")

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I would like to know if I can easily export the flat edges of this model to take into my cnc software (Vcarve) so that I can cut it in my cnc machine. Is this possible without too much trouble? Hope this makes sense!

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## [How to Import a 3MF file back in to modify it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-a-3mf-file-back-in-to-modify-it/25568)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-a-3mf-file-back-in-to-modify-it/25568 "2024-12-09T01:56:32Z")

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Hi I tried to import a 3mf file that I had saved, but nothing is in the working space. Is it possible to import my 3mf file so I can work with it further ? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Newbie trying to do constrained design changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-trying-to-do-constrained-design-changes/12625)

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**Author:** [@andrew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrew)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-trying-to-do-constrained-design-changes/12625 "2024-12-09T01:49:44Z")

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Newbie here. I’m trying a very simple design where I make a simple sketch, constrain it, then extrude it, make a couple chamfers to the edges, go back to the sketch and change something. The 3D model seems to become “det…

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## [Changing Default 3D View and Scaling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-default-3d-view-and-scaling/35361)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-default-3d-view-and-scaling/35361 "2024-12-08T23:50:44Z")

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There is the Default 3D View but I want a different perspective as a default but I can’t see where I can change that. My objective is to have several models (all the same except for a few minor changes) and then to have …

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## [Coupon price réduction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coupon-price-reduction/35504)

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**Author:** [@Hell3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hell3d)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coupon-price-reduction/35504 "2024-12-08T11:35:45Z")

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Hi, Shapr is not cheap…My license expires in two days, is there any reduction or coupons available? Vinz

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## [Yellow caution marker on history icon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/yellow-caution-marker-on-history-icon/35496)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/yellow-caution-marker-on-history-icon/35496 "2024-12-07T23:29:56Z")

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“yellow caution marker on history icon” is what I searched for here in the community. Please tell me why that returned no results. Also, please tell me what must be corrected to get rid of it. Thanks.

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## [More decimal places for engineering drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-decimal-places-for-engineering-drawing/35495)

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**Author:** [@jasonham354](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jasonham354)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-decimal-places-for-engineering-drawing/35495 "2024-12-07T22:27:03Z")

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Is it possible to add a 3rd or even 4th decimal place to a 2D drawing. I’d like to hand the drawing to our engineers but mirrored holes are shown as example (1.04 and 1.04, but the total correct distace is shown at 2.09) …

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## [Recurrently unable to move model around screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recurrently-unable-to-move-model-around-screen/34948)

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**Author:** [@simonk565](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonk565)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recurrently-unable-to-move-model-around-screen/34948 "2024-12-07T14:48:04Z")

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Is there a bug? I have been having frequent problems trying to rotate the model around the display. I can zoom in/out, I can rotate using the gizmo, but when using the mouse, it works when I first open the file but afte…

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## [Adding Text to Curved Surface (Projection Failed)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-to-curved-surface-projection-failed/30756)

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**Author:** [@jsmit6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsmit6)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-to-curved-surface-projection-failed/30756 "2024-12-07T13:38:52Z")

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I am attempting to add text to a large cylinder that has the rough appearance of a hockey puck. I would like the text along the vertical (curved side) of the cylinder, but when I try to project the text onto the cylinder…

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## [Help to draw a 3D model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-draw-a-3d-model/35475)

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**Author:** [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-to-draw-a-3d-model/35475 "2024-12-07T00:40:56Z")

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Hi, I need advice to make a shape. I’m looking for the most suitable technique to draw the shape. I do not want to be given the job, but just directions. Is it a form with booleans? Are there several forms? etc. Than…

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## [.shapr file export doesn't obey isolation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-file-export-doesnt-obey-isolation/35480)

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**Author:** [@Tiny](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tiny)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-file-export-doesnt-obey-isolation/35480 "2024-12-06T23:57:45Z")

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Is there a way that I’m missing that will get Shapr3D to export a single selection of one or more bodies in isolation as a .shapr file? I’ve noticed that when I place a body into isolation mode I can export just that se…

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## [Extruding in a curved object does not follow the curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-in-a-curved-object-does-not-follow-the-curve/35484)

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**Author:** [@samueljerome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samueljerome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-in-a-curved-object-does-not-follow-the-curve/35484 "2024-12-06T22:49:09Z")

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Hi, Can you please help me understand how I can extrude in a curved object so that the extrusion follows the curve of the object instead of being straight.

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## [Drag to chamfer successful, drag to fillet unsuccessful](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-to-chamfer-successful-drag-to-fillet-unsuccessful/35474)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drag-to-chamfer-successful-drag-to-fillet-unsuccessful/35474 "2024-12-06T06:26:01Z")

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I left Shapr3D long enough to forget how to use it. I’ve returned, and I’m trying beginner tutorials from the very beginning. My version is 5.760.0 (7837) Mac. I’ve been searching the community to try to find out how it …

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## [Issue with Accessing Beta Version via TestFlight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-accessing-beta-version-via-testflight/35469)

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**Author:** [@Marsatik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marsatik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-accessing-beta-version-via-testflight/35469 "2024-12-05T18:34:22Z")

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Hello, I attempted to install the Beta/Gamma version of Shapr3D via the provided TestFlight link, but I encountered the following error: “Beta Not Found. There is a problem with the public link URL.” Could you please c…

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## [Can't shell a lofted object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-shell-a-lofted-object/35426)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-shell-a-lofted-object/35426 "2024-12-05T16:30:54Z")

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Something I’ve done before but just won’t do it now! Here’s an example. Creating a cylinder and shelling that is as expected, but loft the 2 circles (different diameters) and clicking on the top face to shell says ‘inva…

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## [Home 3D Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/home-3d-model/35467)

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**Author:** [@magdi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magdi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/home-3d-model/35467 "2024-12-05T12:27:25Z")

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I have been working on my Home 3D model and it is going great so far. my issue currently is not able to add any light sources \[ex. lamps\]. Is there is to a way achieve for that ? \< last post I found was 2 years ago, I …

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## [Aligning objects on a centre line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-objects-on-a-centre-line/35461)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-objects-on-a-centre-line/35461 "2024-12-05T09:16:32Z")

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I have many objects to align accurately about their centres, but I cannot find a tool to do this. Aligning faces/edges is straightforward but centres? Here’s an example with 4 objects I want to align on the horizontal r…

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## [Multidevice not working, monthly pro subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multidevice-not-working-monthly-pro-subscription/35454)

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**Author:** [@brissonalice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brissonalice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multidevice-not-working-monthly-pro-subscription/35454 "2024-12-05T08:28:36Z")

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Hello, I installed Shapr3d on my IPAD with a subscription purchased via my APPLE ID. I want to work simultaneously on my IPAD and my WINDOW 10 computer, when I download SHAPR3D (via Microsoft store or your website) and c…

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## [Rifling or helical vanes on non-straight funnel?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rifling-or-helical-vanes-on-non-straight-funnel/35462)

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**Author:** [@B3nn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/B3nn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rifling-or-helical-vanes-on-non-straight-funnel/35462 "2024-12-05T00:11:09Z")

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I’m trying to figure out the best approach to create rifling inside a funnel. If I make a rifling feature and rotate the base around the funnel axis, the path doesn’t maintain the contact to the funnel surface. Any sug…

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## [Adding parts to 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-parts-to-2d-drawings/35447)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-parts-to-2d-drawings/35447 "2024-12-04T21:54:22Z")

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When adding parts to a model why is the 2d drawing not updating & showing the new parts? I have to start over after adding parts to a drawing. This is very time consuming. It’s this issue that stops me using shapr3d as m…

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## [Cutting up large imported stl?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-up-large-imported-stl/35430)

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**Author:** [@itguy1024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/itguy1024)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-up-large-imported-stl/35430 "2024-12-04T15:32:49Z")

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Hey folks. I imported a stl and scaled it up to 550mm x 3mm. I need to cut this up into 9 smaller pieces. I can’t really find a great way to do it. The best I can come up with is to put a bunch of rectangle shapes down a…

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## [Big Size "TempState" Folder Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-size-tempstate-folder-files/33320)

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**Author:** [@KJen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KJen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-size-tempstate-folder-files/33320 "2024-12-04T05:26:32Z")

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Dear Sharp3D team and fellow users, I hope you guys having a nice day. I want to ask what is the purpose of TempState files on: \\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Shapr3D.Shapr3D\_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Are this a temporary files that…

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## [Imaginary Constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imaginary-constraints/35404)

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**Author:** [@Cyre\_Sim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyre_Sim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imaginary-constraints/35404 "2024-12-04T04:16:13Z")

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Hey All! I am self taught and use this software for personal and school projects; I’m not a professional drafter nor do I have experience with other software to build on/reference. I say that for context: I don’t use c…

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## [Can someone pls help me to make a vole grid!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-pls-help-me-to-make-a-vole-grid/35440)

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**Author:** [@Dav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dav)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-pls-help-me-to-make-a-vole-grid/35440 "2024-12-04T04:50:18Z")

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Hallo guys i just started 2 days ago with shapr3d, i dont have any experience in programs like this, but im already loving it ! So here is my question as you see in the pic im currently designing a raised garden bed, so…

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## [Textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textures/35429)

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**Author:** [@Dicomo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dicomo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/textures/35429 "2024-12-03T00:30:41Z")

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1-Do you have a suggestion box? 2- A texture that simulate 3D printing filament would be awesome Such a great product thank you!

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## [Cutting a groove along a path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-groove-along-a-path/35425)

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**Author:** [@Brekelefuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brekelefuw)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-groove-along-a-path/35425 "2024-12-02T19:21:54Z")

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I am trying to draw a block with a radiused groove around the outside. I am coming from Fusion360. In that, I would draw the path of the groove, draw/extrude a block around it and then sweep the path to cut the shape ou…

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