# Modeling Questions

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

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## [Why are gizmos now visible when screenshotting?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-gizmos-now-visible-when-screenshotting/41009)

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**Author:** [@mamahler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mamahler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-gizmos-now-visible-when-screenshotting/41009 "2026-06-08T02:05:35Z")

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When using the screenshot tool, its sometimes nice to select a body or face to call attention to it in the screenshot. After recent updates, the “move” tool arrows are now visible in the screenshot, which looks bad. Won…

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## [Create New Sketch, not working sometimes, new sketch button open last sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-sketch-not-working-sometimes-new-sketch-button-open-last-sketch/41011)

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**Author:** [@Barikinil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barikinil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-sketch-not-working-sometimes-new-sketch-button-open-last-sketch/41011 "2026-06-07T18:43:46Z")

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Ok this app has potential, but you have to correct simple a few things first. selection phylosophy: 1-a. : when something selected in a sketch, even if other sketch open, selected sketch opens immediately. who and wh…

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## [Parametric centering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-centering/41005)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-centering/41005 "2026-06-07T05:29:34Z")

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how do I keep my drawer knob centered on my parametric model when width changes? The drawer face is a rectangle that changes width, but how do you keep it on the center?

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## [Angled Holes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angled-holes/5700)

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**Author:** [@JoeT71](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoeT71)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angled-holes/5700 "2026-06-04T17:31:34Z")

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Hi I’m new to Shapr3D. I have a model that I need to cut a angled hole through. What’s the best way to achieve this? Unless I’m missing something, I can’t seem to find an option that after creating the sketch of a circle…

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## [Reimport STEP model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reimport-step-model/40989)

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**Author:** [@bidek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bidek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reimport-step-model/40989 "2026-06-04T14:14:47Z")

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Scenario: I have a model in an external CAD software. I imported it into Shapr3D as a STEP file, arranged it, and duplicated it several times. After that, I made some minor tweaks to the model in the external CAD soft…

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## [Seeking Paid 1 on 1 Shapr3D Mentoring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeking-paid-1-on-1-shapr3d-mentoring/40964)

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**Author:** [@josepyq](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/josepyq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeking-paid-1-on-1-shapr3d-mentoring/40964 "2026-06-03T13:55:31Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve spent quite a bit of time reading the previous tutoring and coaching threads on the forum before posting this. I’ve also reached out privately to several members who had previously offered help, but ma…

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## [2d Grundriss pläne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-grundriss-plane/40983)

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**Author:** [@Karlos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karlos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-grundriss-plane/40983 "2026-06-03T13:44:13Z")

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Kann man mit der Pro Version besser 2D Pläne zeichnen? also Grundrisse von zum Beispiel einem Theater einfügen, darin Linien einzeichnen und dann Massstabsgerecht ausdrucken? Geht das?

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## [How do you determine the size of a file?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-determine-the-size-of-a-file/40961)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-determine-the-size-of-a-file/40961 "2026-06-01T15:18:07Z")

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Some of my files are becoming too big for my iPad Pro. So after merging history, I want to know how much smaller the file has become. But evidently, even files stored locally (using the “Keep Downloaded” option) are not…

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## [Double Align / Double forcing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-align-double-forcing/40925)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-align-double-forcing/40925 "2026-05-30T23:29:48Z")

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Hello! Is there a way to do a double alignment? Let’s say one edge of body “A” is aligned with the other edge of body “B”, and one plane of body “A” is aligned with the other plane of body “B”? The situation is a bit …

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## [Car body kit help?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-body-kit-help/40856)

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**Author:** [@Aut0mat1cjack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aut0mat1cjack)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-body-kit-help/40856 "2026-05-29T15:02:29Z")

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Hi everyone, I am not sure if anyone can help but I’m looking to design my own body kit for my car. I am still very new to shapr3D so I’m still learning. I’ve not found many tutorials online for this topic and I was won…

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## [Shapr3D closes my file if I go to a different iPad app for a few minutes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-closes-my-file-if-i-go-to-a-different-ipad-app-for-a-few-minutes/40917)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-closes-my-file-if-i-go-to-a-different-ipad-app-for-a-few-minutes/40917 "2026-05-28T20:12:59Z")

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I’m using the iPad version of Shapr. When I go to a different app for awhile (as little as a few minutes) and come back to Shapr, I find that Shapr has close my file, and I have to open it again. These are large files an…

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## [Achieving realistic translucent molded plastics in realtime renderer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/achieving-realistic-translucent-molded-plastics-in-realtime-renderer/40913)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/achieving-realistic-translucent-molded-plastics-in-realtime-renderer/40913 "2026-05-28T11:20:27Z")

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to my understanding, rendering realistic translucent plastics in a realtime renderer cannot be done. the inside geometry doesn’t properly diffuse light like in real life/an offline renderer like blender cycles. i have b…

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## [Shapr3d update error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-update-error/40857)

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**Author:** [@hzjianglf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hzjianglf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-update-error/40857 "2026-05-28T11:10:40Z")

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shapr3d update error ！please see the picture

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## [How do you make an impeller for a turbo pump](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-make-an-impeller-for-a-turbo-pump/484)

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**Author:** [@Jlv3r4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jlv3r4)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-make-an-impeller-for-a-turbo-pump/484 "2026-05-28T05:49:20Z")

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I'm designing a turbopump, I'm running into trouble with the impeller. I need it to look like this. I just can't figure out how to make the "flaps" \[image\] \[image\]

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## [Assembly function module](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-function-module/12236)

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**Author:** [@Lmc190511](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lmc190511)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-function-module/12236 "2026-05-24T16:09:59Z")

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Hello, shapr team. I am a mechanical designer. I am looking forward to the assembly function module. I use shapr3D every day, but the trouble is that when I need to use the assembly demonstration, I have to import the gr…

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## [Creating perfectly aligned negative (female) only features to align cut parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-perfectly-aligned-negative-female-only-features-to-align-cut-parts/40836)

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**Author:** [@hhsmiley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhsmiley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-perfectly-aligned-negative-female-only-features-to-align-cut-parts/40836 "2026-05-23T11:48:06Z")

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Just can’t seem to figure out what to do here. I have a completely irregularly shaped object to print. There is not a single flat plane anywhere on it. Think about an oddly shaped rock. I need to cut it into two halves…

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## [How to shell this object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-shell-this-object/40835)

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**Author:** [@drmrpr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drmrpr)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-shell-this-object/40835 "2026-05-20T20:34:31Z")

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how do i shell this object? Trying to make leaf blower air funnel but can’t for the life of me figure out if Shell option can be used? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Synchronization is failing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/synchronization-is-failing/40826)

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**Author:** [@Totoleheros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Totoleheros)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/synchronization-is-failing/40826 "2026-05-20T05:44:28Z")

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Hi, I am using v26.80.0 on macOS Tahoe and 26.81.0.10934 on my iPadPro. I am facing a weird problem: 3 of my models do not synchronize on my Mac and the soft is trying and trying again and again. I have uploaded a video …

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## [Mirror is not updated when updating variable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-is-not-updated-when-updating-variable/40824)

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**Author:** [@derhally](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/derhally)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-is-not-updated-when-updating-variable/40824 "2026-05-19T23:32:30Z")

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I have a sketched mirrored and when I update a variable the original sketch updates but not the mirror. How can I keep the mirror in sync with the original? I’m new here so i can’t post a screen grab.

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## [About collaboration tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-collaboration-tools/40808)

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**Author:** [@bidek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bidek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-collaboration-tools/40808 "2026-05-19T19:09:00Z")

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Hi, I’m considering purchasing Shapr3D and I’m wondering about its collaboration tools. My friend already has his own Pro license. If I buy my own Pro license, will we be able to form a team and work together on projec…

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## [Refund request - Web subscription auto-renewed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refund-request-web-subscription-auto-renewed/40822)

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**Author:** [@kenycho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kenycho)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/refund-request-web-subscription-auto-renewed/40822 "2026-05-18T12:17:22Z")

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Hi Shapr3D Team,My free trial ended and my web subscription was automatically renewed and charged. I submitted a refund request through the official support center the very next day, and submitted another one today.Alth…

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## [I want to refund sharp 3d pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-refund-sharp-3d-pro/40807)

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**Author:** [@Dat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-refund-sharp-3d-pro/40807 "2026-05-18T09:14:21Z")

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Hi I forgot to cancelled my trial of sharp 3d pro and just send a refund request today How long i can get my money back Please help me :sob:

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## [Applying textures breaks model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-textures-breaks-model/40818)

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**Author:** [@hhsmiley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhsmiley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/applying-textures-breaks-model/40818 "2026-05-18T00:48:02Z")

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This one has me stumped. This all previously worked just fine but all of a sudden, it just doesn’t. I’ve got a model that slices with no issues (pic 1). Note the curve of the edge highlighted in red and how it slopes sm…

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## [Visualization - Images behind glass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-images-behind-glass/40817)

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**Author:** [@R.S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/R.S)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-images-behind-glass/40817 "2026-05-17T18:27:25Z")

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Images are rendered in the visualization, but cannot be seen through glass. The body behind the glass, however, is rendered correctly. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Custom material behavior](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-material-behavior/40814)

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**Author:** [@R.S](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/R.S)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-material-behavior/40814 "2026-05-17T16:40:18Z")

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When using custom materials I have this ugly looking cross in the centre. Is there any way to avoid this? As an explanation: the material used is a photo of a floor tile projected on a flat surface (which in turn …

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## [Can NOT scale a simple sketch!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-scale-a-simple-sketch/40800)

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**Author:** [@VAXman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VAXman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-scale-a-simple-sketch/40800 "2026-05-13T22:05:58Z")

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I created a simple sketch to check sizing on my laser. I need to scale the sketch slightly but Shapr3D refuses due to constraints. I’ve turned off auto-constraint and it still refuses to scale. Latest versions on a …

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## [Creating a 4 branch manifold with set endpoints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-4-branch-manifold-with-set-endpoints/40792)

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**Author:** [@Boyter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boyter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-4-branch-manifold-with-set-endpoints/40792 "2026-05-13T12:13:43Z")

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This is my first post so bear with me. I am trying to design a 4 into 1 branch turbo manifold for my landspeed motorbike. The end result would be printed in 316 Stainless Steel. I’ve found various tutorials online but…

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## [Auto separate objects for manufacturing purposes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-separate-objects-for-manufacturing-purposes/40796)

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**Author:** [@Felicia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Felicia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-separate-objects-for-manufacturing-purposes/40796 "2026-05-13T07:25:00Z")

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I work for a sign company and we built a full sign with each individual part separate. Is there a way to separate each object automatically now in order to measure the size of each part?(Screws, faces, metal base, pole, …

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## [Creating hold tabs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-hold-tabs/40787)

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**Author:** [@Chuckdds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chuckdds)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-hold-tabs/40787 "2026-05-12T22:40:12Z")

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I have created an STL in Shapr3D and need to add hold tabs in preparation for CNC. Is there a way to do this? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Difficult to see model detail in Web Viewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficult-to-see-model-detail-in-web-viewer/26000)

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**Author:** [@mechstarpb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mechstarpb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/difficult-to-see-model-detail-in-web-viewer/26000 "2026-05-12T06:01:37Z")

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Is there a way to toggle “Edges on” or otherwise improve the definition between bodies in the Web Viewer? I am sharing large models with thousands of bodies. Between the default lighting and the lack of edge highlighti…

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