# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=49

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## [Bending Pipes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-pipes/35026)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_R](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt_R)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-pipes/35026 "2024-11-03T16:00:25Z")

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I’m relatively new to Shapr3D, and though I’ve successfully made two designs so far that I’ve used to 3D print custom parts for my tank models, I’m having trouble with an admittedly difficult project. These are fuel lin…

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## [Any new updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-new-updates/35010)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-new-updates/35010 "2024-11-02T22:16:12Z")

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Is it just me or has there been very few new updates and have not seen any Major updates to Shapr3d in quite a while, just wondering what is happening. Thank you

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## [Please admin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-admin/35016)

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**Author:** [@Arcy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arcy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-admin/35016 "2024-11-02T12:57:26Z")

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Please make polish/polski language in program. Kind Regards Michael

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## [Fillet on sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-on-sketch/35012)

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**Author:** [@edlopez009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/edlopez009)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-on-sketch/35012 "2024-11-02T00:50:06Z")

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Hi, is it possible to make a fillet curve into sketch mode without having to make a circle for it? Thanks

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## [Adding students to my EDU account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-students-to-my-edu-account/35005)

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**Author:** [@MrMcQuade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrMcQuade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-students-to-my-edu-account/35005 "2024-10-31T21:23:50Z")

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Hello there, I seem to be struggling with adding students to my shapr3d account. When I try to add a student with their school email I get an “Invitation is unavailable at the moment.” error. Has anyone else encountered…

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## [Crayon Logitech](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crayon-logitech/9657)

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**Author:** [@Xolotl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xolotl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crayon-logitech/9657 "2024-10-31T20:34:44Z")

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Can we use the Crayon Logitech stylus instead of Apple Pencil?

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## [Lost progress on design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-progress-on-design/34995)

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**Author:** [@Nesa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nesa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-progress-on-design/34995 "2024-10-31T16:07:22Z")

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Hi, I made a design with lots of components and have access to the collaborate link however the progress on the shapr3d file is lost and incomplete. Is there anyway it can be recovered? I have tried to use the collaborat…

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## [Naming Projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/naming-projects/28159)

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**Author:** [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/naming-projects/28159 "2024-10-31T15:25:19Z")

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Has anyone else observed the lack of a cursor when naming a project? I’ve updated to iOS 17.0.1 and have the latest Shapr3D version. When I go to name a project, the keyboard does not show up, unless I force it to. But…

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## [Back to origin/cooridinates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/back-to-origin-cooridinates/34996)

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**Author:** [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/back-to-origin-cooridinates/34996 "2024-10-31T14:20:51Z")

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im trying to get an extrusion thru the center of the two bodies (image) but this is easy to do if they are positioned in x,y,z = 0,0,0 aka origin. I havent been able to think of a solution for this as there isnt a button…

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## [Color Printing - Bambu Labs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-printing-bambu-labs/34991)

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**Author:** [@Lester](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lester)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 7:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-printing-bambu-labs/34991 "2024-10-31T07:28:45Z")

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I have a design that has 2 parts. Each part is separate, but overlap. I want to be able to print them in 2 different colors…Can I set the colors in Shapr3D or do I need to do that in Bambu Labs?

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## [How to delete pattern constraint?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-pattern-constraint/34984)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-delete-pattern-constraint/34984 "2024-10-30T17:58:08Z")

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Should be as easy as a single click?

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## [Reference points in sketch shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-points-in-sketch-shapes/34982)

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**Author:** [@edlopez009](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/edlopez009)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-points-in-sketch-shapes/34982 "2024-10-30T16:28:50Z")

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Hi I’m new to Shapr3D, is there a way to show reference points on the sketch shapes (endpoint, midpoint, perpendicular point, intersection point, etc) like in Rhino3D, so you can align other shapes or objects? thanks

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## [Exported DXF file is collapsed to a single line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-dxf-file-is-collapsed-to-a-single-line/34954)

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**Author:** [@Bohdan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bohdan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-dxf-file-is-collapsed-to-a-single-line/34954 "2024-10-29T21:53:11Z")

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I’m trying to export a sketch as a DXF file. However, no matter what I do, the end result is a single collapsed line with no dimensions displayed properly. Apparently, as a “new user” I cannot attach files… Will apprec…

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## [Multiple Bodies in one drawing (Change Bodies)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-bodies-in-one-drawing-change-bodies/29937)

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**Author:** [@jferree](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jferree)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-bodies-in-one-drawing-change-bodies/29937 "2024-10-29T13:11:35Z")

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I am currently using the free version. Planning on upgrading to the pro version soon. I did download and use the trial version. I am new to Shapr3d (and still fairly new to 3d design period). I am a hobbyist, I want …

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## [Exporting models](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-models/34943)

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**Author:** [@edandbacon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/edandbacon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-models/34943 "2024-10-29T10:00:06Z")

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Am I able to export models and put them into adobe illustrator like I can in Sketchup? As a 3D view NOT 2D. Thanks

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## [Line shows up in DFX file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-shows-up-in-dfx-file/34958)

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**Author:** [@ROBERTHASTRICH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ROBERTHASTRICH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/line-shows-up-in-dfx-file/34958 "2024-10-28T19:31:05Z")

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When i save my project as a DFX file. And open it in ANY of my CAM software i get this like 50 foot line that is in my Drewing Now like i said it is every one of my CAM software’s that i have this problem. I went …

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## [Using sketches from projected solids sheet metal fabrication](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-sketches-from-projected-solids-sheet-metal-fabrication/34836)

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**Author:** [@Jayemery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jayemery)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-sketches-from-projected-solids-sheet-metal-fabrication/34836 "2024-10-27T19:47:02Z")

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Need some help. Since shapr cant flatten sheet i thought i had found a work around. By manually cutting and union joining each bend i was left with a flat part. This flat part i then projected onto another sheet to get t…

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## [Unzip and import into shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unzip-and-import-into-shapr/3617)

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**Author:** [@Joelhobbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joelhobbie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unzip-and-import-into-shapr/3617 "2024-10-27T15:43:39Z")

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I am trying to unzip and then import a friends drawing using Zipped on an IPad. I don’t see Shapr as an option to unzip the file into, and don’t know where else I could open it to and then transfer to Shapr. I just upgra…

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## [Sketches on different planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-different-planes/34936)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-different-planes/34936 "2024-10-26T16:27:56Z")

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Sketching and then offsetting edges. There are times that when I stop sketching, that when drawing new lines, they won’t connect to the previous line. The old line has faded and the new line is dark. It seems like…

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## [Disable tool-tips and video suggestions on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-tool-tips-and-video-suggestions-on-ipad/14373)

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**Author:** [@bsrd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bsrd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-tool-tips-and-video-suggestions-on-ipad/14373 "2024-10-26T07:09:52Z")

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Hi. I am unable to find a way to disable the tool tips with tutorial suggestions on the iPad app. I have been a paying customer for a couple of months, but still the app informs me that, for example: “Spline. Create a …

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## [Duplicating folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicating-folders/5397)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicating-folders/5397 "2024-10-25T22:41:45Z")

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I need to duplicate folders . How can I do this? Now I simply move all the items from the folder and copy them and then put them in a new folder, this is time consuming, but worst of all in this way I loose my folders st…

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## [Loft with guides issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-with-guides-issue/34906)

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**Author:** [@straightup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/straightup)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-with-guides-issue/34906 "2024-10-25T17:00:52Z")

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Beginner trying to use loft between two cross sections with 2 guide rails. I can loft to the two cross sections with one or the other guide rail but not both. When I select both it throws and error “…the resulting body w…

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## [Problem rotating the model view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-rotating-the-model-view/7547)

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**Author:** [@chrismower](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrismower)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-rotating-the-model-view/7547 "2024-10-25T15:55:02Z")

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I’m sure that I must be missing something but I can’t think what. Positioning a model on screen is driving me nuts! I can rotate the view of the model around the screen X axis but when I try to rotate around the screen Y…

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## [2D drawings of landscapes obscuring Title Block](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-of-landscapes-obscuring-title-block/34927)

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**Author:** [@Husjord](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Husjord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-of-landscapes-obscuring-title-block/34927 "2024-10-25T10:08:29Z")

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Hey guys, first post here. Ive been using Shapr3D for 1-2 years now for small infrastructure projects, specifically construction of charging and shore power installations. I know larger scale projects is not what Shapr…

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## [How do I make this chamfer angled?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-chamfer-angled/34912)

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**Author:** [@DerrtyDucky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DerrtyDucky)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-chamfer-angled/34912 "2024-10-24T20:28:28Z")

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I am trying to design an insert for this organizer tray and I cannot figure out how to angle the chamfer inwards like the photo of the yellow object. Any help on achieving this would be greatly appreciated.

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## [Supscription costs what?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/supscription-costs-what/34915)

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**Author:** [@elhrc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/elhrc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/supscription-costs-what/34915 "2024-10-24T08:19:38Z")

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My subscription is just about to expire and this morning I woke up with a notification from my banking app that a 325 EUR payment was declined. Luckily, at the moment my available funds were under that number so the paym…

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## [Construction plane and its local axis?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-and-its-local-axis/34913)

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**Author:** [@fake\_hunter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fake_hunter)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-and-its-local-axis/34913 "2024-10-24T05:19:52Z")

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I made an construction plane on hexagonal prism, and want to move it to opposite side of surface, of hexagonal prism. As you can see; the distance between opposite side of surface is 10mm, I clicked the original plan…

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## [Modifying the objects in a pattern?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-the-objects-in-a-pattern/34895)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-the-objects-in-a-pattern/34895 "2024-10-23T20:14:58Z")

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I’ve got a pattern of many objects and wish to change the dimension of all the objects (such as making them all longer). However, I’ve looked through the history and haven’t discovered how to modify the object which make…

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## [Diamond ring design issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/diamond-ring-design-issues/34899)

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**Author:** [@Slkconstruction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slkconstruction)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/diamond-ring-design-issues/34899 "2024-10-23T11:42:52Z")

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Beginner user to shapr3D. I am designing a ring setting. What is the best way to get tapered prongs that end in about 1mm and start in a more square shape around 1.5-2mm and make it look good but also follow the shape o…

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## [Rest on z = 0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rest-on-z-0/33008)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rest-on-z-0/33008 "2024-10-21T22:09:34Z")

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When I am sketching, at least 1 extruded piece seems to always end up above the vertical base. When a piece is higher than others, it has trouble printing with the others. I can use “front” view to visually lower the …

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