# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=48

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## [Exporting sketch only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketch-only/35165)

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**Author:** [@pHp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pHp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketch-only/35165 "2024-11-15T22:57:52Z")

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i am looking to isolate and export just the final sketch of a model. what file format would I use?

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## [Cant renew my EDU licence because of school email](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-renew-my-edu-licence-because-of-school-email/35174)

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**Author:** [@gondyy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gondyy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-renew-my-edu-licence-because-of-school-email/35174 "2024-11-15T22:21:54Z")

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i had sharp3d for about 2 years and now my EDU license ended, when i tried to renew my license it didnt work. I cant sign into my school email because it was only made for google teams and we didnt recieve the passwo…

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## [3Dconnexion Space Mouse issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-space-mouse-issues/22277)

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**Author:** [@Damfino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Damfino)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-space-mouse-issues/22277 "2024-11-15T10:34:25Z")

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I’m experiencing a lot of issues with my Space Mouse. Currently running the latest versions of Shapr3D (5.240.0 (4221)) and Space Mouse drivers (macOS 10.7.4) on a M1 iMac (Ventura 13.0). After selecting a view (i.e.…

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## [How to change monthly subscription to yearly?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-monthly-subscription-to-yearly/11770)

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**Author:** [@scheme](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scheme)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-change-monthly-subscription-to-yearly/11770 "2024-11-14T17:47:58Z")

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Can someone please tell me how to change my subscription from monthly to yearly? I activated my subscription via the shapr3d website so my subscription isn’t listed on my iPad. The website account profile shows my monthl…

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## [Shapr3D on 2 in 1?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-2-in-1/32172)

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**Author:** [@FogAlog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FogAlog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-2-in-1/32172 "2024-11-14T15:38:18Z")

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Hello, Can anyone please confirm if you can use the pen and touch screen input of a 2 in 1 laptop to create shapr drawings? The same way you can on an iPad? Before I buy a 2 in 1! Thanks

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## [What is the point of all these constraint icons? Can I hide them?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-all-these-constraint-icons-can-i-hide-them/35154)

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**Author:** [@Mindful\_Mayhem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindful_Mayhem)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-all-these-constraint-icons-can-i-hide-them/35154 "2024-11-14T08:52:31Z")

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These little square “buttons” with constraint icons are always in the way, and they don’t seem to do anything except turn blue when I click them, do they actually do anything, or just to show that there is a constraint? …

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## [Scripting or another form of automation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scripting-or-another-form-of-automation/35153)

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**Author:** [@sjberkeley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjberkeley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scripting-or-another-form-of-automation/35153 "2024-11-14T03:22:54Z")

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Hi - is there a scripting language, or any other way to capture and re-run a series of operations ? If not, is this on the roadmap ? Thanks!

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## [Sagging Track Links](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sagging-track-links/35138)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_R](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt_R)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sagging-track-links/35138 "2024-11-13T00:25:48Z")

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I need these track links to have a slight sag toward the middle, as indicated by the red line (yes, they’ll wrap all the way around the sprocket and idler but this is all I’ve done so far). Is there any quick way to do t…

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## [How can I constrain a line's midpoint to another line or midpoint?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-constrain-a-lines-midpoint-to-another-line-or-midpoint/35125)

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**Author:** [@Mindful\_Mayhem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindful_Mayhem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-constrain-a-lines-midpoint-to-another-line-or-midpoint/35125 "2024-11-12T17:44:50Z")

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I can get the midpoints aligned, as shown in the screenshot, but I want it to be anchored to the horizontal line so that when I change variables (angle, length) it will pivot or stretch symmetrically with its midpoint st…

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## [Selecting Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-bodies/35110)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_R](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt_R)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-bodies/35110 "2024-11-11T15:36:12Z")

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I want to select only the bolts, one of which is highlighted in the image. However when I double-click to select one, it selects the rest of the wheel. How do I select only the bolt heads here? They need to be spaced …

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## [Minus sign not registering when entering number?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/minus-sign-not-registering-when-entering-number/35120)

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**Author:** [@AndWox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndWox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/minus-sign-not-registering-when-entering-number/35120 "2024-11-11T15:16:24Z")

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I keep getting instances where im writing a negative value and the minus sign is not registered? Am I doing something wrong? For example when offsetting lines I keep having to do it over again for it to register the minu…

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## [Memory space on I-Pad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-space-on-i-pad/35104)

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**Author:** [@Woa\_Creative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woa_Creative)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/memory-space-on-i-pad/35104 "2024-11-11T06:49:05Z")

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Dear experienced Shapr3D users, Mostly I work with my IPad (it’s an older Pro. 10.2 2017 with 64Gb) The more I get into shapr3d, the more detailed my designs get. The problem is that I’m out of memory now. Already ye…

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## [Shell a 3 pc loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-a-3-pc-loft/35108)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-a-3-pc-loft/35108 "2024-11-10T20:28:26Z")

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Hello I was trying to shell a loft I designed, but cant seem to shell it. is it because its cone shaped? Thanks for any insight

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## [How to use the loft tool on this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-the-loft-tool-on-this/35103)

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**Author:** [@alexnly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexnly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-the-loft-tool-on-this/35103 "2024-11-10T16:08:47Z")

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Hey I just started working on this project and already ran into a issue. I want to connect the marked areas. I thought the Loft tool would be the right choice to do it. Thanks in advance!

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## [Loft Between Sketches with Multiple Parts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-between-sketches-with-multiple-parts/19125)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-between-sketches-with-multiple-parts/19125 "2024-11-09T19:09:18Z")

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Hi, I want to loft between 2 circles of different sizes, creating a cone. (Simple right)…however… one of the circles has a line running through it. The circle is on a sketch plane with another shape as well, so it takes…

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## [Shapr3d Coach Needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-coach-needed/35013)

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**Author:** [@Davesnothome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davesnothome)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-coach-needed/35013 "2024-11-08T22:04:11Z")

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Hi All, Is there a listing for coach/tutors that can provide professional one on one online coaching? I am struggling badly trying to learn Shapr3d. The video tutorials and YouTube channels are not working for me. I wo…

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## [Add points to drawing/recognize more arcs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-points-to-drawing-recognize-more-arcs/35061)

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**Author:** [@woany](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woany)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-points-to-drawing-recognize-more-arcs/35061 "2024-11-08T15:56:15Z")

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Is there any way to add points to the drawings? I believe it is due to the organic shape of my object, but most of the points I can select aren’t at places I need to measure. I want to add points along certain lines like…

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## [How to Add Grooves/Ridges to a Curved Desk Lamp Shade in Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-grooves-ridges-to-a-curved-desk-lamp-shade-in-shapr3d/35089)

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**Author:** [@mertceyhan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mertceyhan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-grooves-ridges-to-a-curved-desk-lamp-shade-in-shapr3d/35089 "2024-11-08T15:48:30Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working on designing a desk lamp shade in Shapr3D, inspired by the grooved patterns you often see on vase designs. I want to add evenly spaced vertical grooves or ridges around the curved surface of the …

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## [Construction line shortcut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-line-shortcut/24202)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-line-shortcut/24202 "2024-11-07T20:58:24Z")

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Is there a shortcut to turn construction lines on or off insteand of having to first draw a line and then clicking on the icon bottom right everytime.

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## [How do I loft sides with unequal faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-loft-sides-with-unequal-faces/35068)

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**Author:** [@rp1231](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rp1231)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-loft-sides-with-unequal-faces/35068 "2024-11-07T18:15:45Z")

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I’m trying to loft two surfaces, One surface is a union of 5 lofted pieces and the other a union of 6 lofted pieces. The loft I’m getting is a little wierd. How do I fix this? Thanks

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## [Space bar and shift key not working - can't complete tutorial!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/space-bar-and-shift-key-not-working-cant-complete-tutorial/34845)

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**Author:** [@bigpaul](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bigpaul)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/space-bar-and-shift-key-not-working-cant-complete-tutorial/34845 "2024-11-07T01:08:30Z")

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Platform: Windows 10 21H2 x64. Version: latest as of today Keyboard layout: English (United Kingdom) Problem: shift key and/or space bar does not work at all, therefore I am unable to complete the intro tutorials and …

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## [Model disappear after deletng sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-disappear-after-deletng-sketch/34946)

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**Author:** [@Dhiggs12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dhiggs12)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-disappear-after-deletng-sketch/34946 "2024-11-06T21:01:36Z")

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When I delete a sketch cause I don’t need it anymore, it deletes the body its associated with too. How can I delete sketches without deleting the model? Thanks for your time

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## [Loft fails "This selection can't be named"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-fails-this-selection-cant-be-named/28788)

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**Author:** [@stuartc23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stuartc23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-fails-this-selection-cant-be-named/28788 "2024-11-06T18:09:23Z")

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it works when i try this same shape in a new project (my ultimate goal here is making a rounded end to a lofted shape) made the loft: click Done: Hhh.shapr (13.1 KB) 5.493.0.5987

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## [Very New Need Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-new-need-help/35001)

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**Author:** [@rustylj63](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rustylj63)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-new-need-help/35001 "2024-11-05T18:59:58Z")

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Hello, I’m very new to Shapr3d and am looking for some help. All I really need is for someone to teach me how to create tapered dowels that I can save as .stl files for importing to my CNC software. Is there anyone tha…

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## [I have another problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-another-problem/35038)

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**Author:** [@DIWANG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DIWANG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-another-problem/35038 "2024-11-04T07:52:19Z")

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Hello, everyone. I have a special question: in Shapr3D, when I pull the rounded corner to a certain length, Shapr3D will automatically display this prompt bar: it can’t be enlarged anymore, because invalid entities will …

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## [Shell command creating a vase](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-command-creating-a-vase/35022)

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**Author:** [@Varadero1967](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Varadero1967)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-command-creating-a-vase/35022 "2024-11-04T07:29:54Z")

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Hello everybody. I created this vase following a tutorial. When i try to use shell command it says invalid selection. In the tutorial it works but on my ipad not. Do you have one idea what the problem could be?

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## [Simple drinking glass shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-drinking-glass-shape/35034)

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**Author:** [@menusetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/menusetc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simple-drinking-glass-shape/35034 "2024-11-04T02:47:36Z")

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Thanks in advance. Very much a newbie here. Im needing to create a small thimble or cup shaped part. 11.96mm at bottom, widening to 12.36mm at the top, with a height of 18.6mm. must be hollowed out. The issue im havin ri…

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## [What is the best way to change the angle of this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-change-the-angle-of-this/34813)

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**Author:** [@itguy1024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/itguy1024)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-change-the-angle-of-this/34813 "2024-11-03T18:23:32Z")

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The current angle of this model is around 38 degrees. I need to change it to something around 70 degrees. I’ve tried using the move tool but it either tells me it can’t complete the operation or it gets very distorted i…

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## [Unable to add Text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-add-text/35027)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-add-text/35027 "2024-11-03T17:24:56Z")

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Hi all. Has something changed in the way we add text? It’s about a year since I used text and it was simply choose from left of screen, click Add and then select Text, but now I can’t see the option for text available to…

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## [Folded-like shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folded-like-shape/34979)

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**Author:** [@Milchmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milchmann)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folded-like-shape/34979 "2024-11-03T16:40:40Z")

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Hi there, Is it possible to recreate such a shape as seen on the picture on shapr3d and if so how? Especially the folded like wall. All credits to iconichome

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