# Modeling Questions **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=53 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 54 --- ## [Is a dodecahedron possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-a-dodecahedron-possible/15445)
**Author:** [@arium.design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arium.design)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-a-dodecahedron-possible/15445 "2024-09-18T03:35:06Z")
Hi, I love the UI & UX of shapr3d. I have never enjoyed auto cad’s UIUX and it turned me off from doing cad work myself. I’m working on a simple design right now to learn the program, or so I thought. The goal is the P… --- ## [Request for Assistance in Creating a General Cuff Shape with Wave-like Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-assistance-in-creating-a-general-cuff-shape-with-wave-like-design/33785)
**Author:** [@Nickdc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nickdc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-assistance-in-creating-a-general-cuff-shape-with-wave-like-design/33785 "2024-09-18T02:59:58Z")
Dear Shapr3D Community, I hope this message finds you well. I’m currently working on a jewelry design project and seeking assistance in creating the general shape of a cuff bracelet with a wavy structure. The overall de… --- ## [How do I taper points into a rounded/pointed tip?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-taper-points-into-a-rounded-pointed-tip/33794)
**Author:** [@XxOwlCityxX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XxOwlCityxX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-taper-points-into-a-rounded-pointed-tip/33794 "2024-09-18T01:21:33Z")
I am trying to “recreate” my mom’s favorite comb that she cannot find anywhere else. The model I have is the first draft that I’ve done and printed. Using the chamfer/fillet tool I was able to get the tips pointed but… --- ## [Drawing a zig zag circle on a tabletop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-zig-zag-circle-on-a-tabletop/33775)
**Author:** [@KateB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KateB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-a-zig-zag-circle-on-a-tabletop/33775 "2024-09-17T09:12:57Z")
I’m designing a table and need help getting this tabletop design into Shapr3D. The tabletop has a wave circle design like the attached. I’d also like to know how I can divide this up into tiles. As each section of the wa… --- ## ["Transform failed because of constraint" -- which constraint?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-failed-because-of-constraint-which-constraint/30787)
**Author:** [@keeb123](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keeb123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transform-failed-because-of-constraint-which-constraint/30787 "2024-09-17T01:48:46Z")
This is a help and a feature request. When a move/rotate (and probably other transforms as well) fail because some of the constraints couldn’t be satisfied, Shapr3D gives an error “Transform failed because sketch constr… --- ## [Loft won't listen to my guide curves D:](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-wont-listen-to-my-guide-curves-d/33477)
**Author:** [@Vale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vale)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-wont-listen-to-my-guide-curves-d/33477 "2024-09-16T14:10:32Z")
Hi Shapr3D community! I’m rather new here and for days now I am trying a quite simple loft with different guide curves. I have one big radius on an angled face that is connected to a corner where another guide curve als… --- ## [How to save and split objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-save-and-split-objects/33765)
**Author:** [@bcsbmakeup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bcsbmakeup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-save-and-split-objects/33765 "2024-09-16T11:14:21Z")
How to split objects during export. The function to divide objects is no longer there, can you help me? --- ## [How to get educational license?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-educational-license/26887)
**Author:** [@may](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/may)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-get-educational-license/26887 "2024-09-16T02:35:08Z")
I am a high school teacher and I would like to obtain an educational license, but our school does not provide an educational email address, what should I do? Can I use my own email? --- ## [File too large for AR Quicklook?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-too-large-for-ar-quicklook/24754)
**Author:** [@Blatherskyte](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blatherskyte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-too-large-for-ar-quicklook/24754 "2024-09-15T16:28:54Z")
Hi everyone. I seem to be running into a problem where AR Quicklook fails. It says “the file is too large”. This doesn’t seem to have anything to do with overall size of the final objects but number of parts. If I misse… --- ## [Web sharing locked at 98%](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-sharing-locked-at-98/33735)
**Author:** [@scouty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scouty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-sharing-locked-at-98/33735 "2024-09-14T19:45:21Z")
Hello Shapr3D community! I’m locked at 98% in safari when trying to access the web share link generated in my model. Model looks without any bugs, it’s pretty heavy (a full 6 meter long vessel). No error message. Coul… --- ## [Help Needed: Assigning Different Colors to Connected Objects in Shapr3D and Bambu Lab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-needed-assigning-different-colors-to-connected-objects-in-shapr3d-and-bambu-lab/33727)
**Author:** [@mortezajorak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mortezajorak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-needed-assigning-different-colors-to-connected-objects-in-shapr3d-and-bambu-lab/33727 "2024-09-14T00:28:35Z")
Hi everyone, I’m facing two issues with Shapr3D. First, I want to place objects on a flat surface and later color each one separately in other software. For example, a flat circle with an arrow on it, where I want to 3D … --- ## [Can't export 3d printable files .. PLEASE HELP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-3d-printable-files-please-help/33708)
**Author:** [@darryl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/darryl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-export-3d-printable-files-please-help/33708 "2024-09-14T00:11:05Z")
I purchased the pro version, thinking I could use it to design then export the stl or 3mf files fro printing. When I export the files they export fine but when I drag them into bambu studio so I can slice them for print … --- ## [.dxf/.dwg export from shapr3d to CNC design software scales down](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-dwg-export-from-shapr3d-to-cnc-design-software-scales-down/33715)
**Author:** [@JulianN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JulianN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-dwg-export-from-shapr3d-to-cnc-design-software-scales-down/33715 "2024-09-13T15:52:28Z")
I use shapr3d to design and export the files as dxf or dwg to import into carveco and create my toolpath for my CNC. Since the last update when I export my files and import them into carveco they do not keep their scalin… --- ## [3D text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-text/33720)
**Author:** [@Dako67](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dako67)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-text/33720 "2024-09-13T08:54:46Z")
Hello, I have to create 3D text elements that are about 15cm long and are connected fonts. For example, Love or Happy Birthday. How can I create this and then connect the letters so that everything is one piece? The heig… --- ## [What format for 3d pritable exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-format-for-3d-pritable-exports/33709)
**Author:** [@darryl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/darryl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-format-for-3d-pritable-exports/33709 "2024-09-13T04:04:16Z")
Does anyone know what format I need to export from SHAPR3d if I want the design to be printable. When I export in .3mf or stl they both show up as EMPTY FILES when dragged into bambu studio. ANY HELP HELPS… Thanks --- ## [Setting Wall Thickness for a 3D print model, on Shapr for iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/setting-wall-thickness-for-a-3d-print-model-on-shapr-for-ipad/33712)
**Author:** [@Doc3Dee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Doc3Dee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/setting-wall-thickness-for-a-3d-print-model-on-shapr-for-ipad/33712 "2024-09-13T04:00:32Z")
Hello! I am brand new to the world of CAD, 3D printing, and Shapr. I used Sketchup years ago for woodworking but it was only a few times. I am currently using Shapr3D on my iPad Pro, on the free account (I’m thinking ab… --- ## [Export Failure since latest update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-since-latest-update/33689)
**Author:** [@jzh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jzh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-since-latest-update/33689 "2024-09-12T09:44:34Z")
Ever since I updated to 5.7 I have gotten export failures for models which previously exported fine. Now when I try to export as .3mf, I get this error: “There are invalid bodies in the model which can’t be exported.” O… --- ## [Sketches don't attach to planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-dont-attach-to-planes/33654)
**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-dont-attach-to-planes/33654 "2024-09-12T03:51:48Z")
Hi Team, a general enquiry about planes and how they relate to sketches. When I need to do a sketch that’s offset say in parallel to another object, I’ll add a Construction plane, tap the object I want it parallel with… --- ## [I want to wedge 2 objects togehter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-wedge-2-objects-togehter/33691)
**Author:** [@joselito26](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joselito26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-wedge-2-objects-togehter/33691 "2024-09-11T14:52:57Z")
Hey Guys i need Help. Im new to the programm but understand it pretty good already. But now i have a problem that i cannot solve and dont find a solution in the FAQ. I want to create a kind of a “Dice” With + and - o… --- ## [I want to attach a body onto another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-attach-a-body-onto-another/33684)
**Author:** [@noobdesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/noobdesigner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-attach-a-body-onto-another/33684 "2024-09-11T12:47:15Z")
Hi, how do I touch-surface while one is straight and another is curved like attached picture? What I want to achieve here is the cup with embossed logo on the surface. Thanks in advance!! --- ## [Thumbnails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails/33686)
**Author:** [@FogAlog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FogAlog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnails/33686 "2024-09-10T13:23:23Z")
Hello, I produce files for 3D printing when I save them I save them as .3MF files on a windows PC. In the past all my saved files had a thumbnail view, now none of the newer saves have this, they just have a title and … --- ## [Lost access to Projects MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-access-to-projects-macos/33687)
**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-access-to-projects-macos/33687 "2024-09-11T06:54:49Z")
The Shapr3D app crashed. When I restarted the app, I could no longer access my projects. When I click the Create New Project tab, it prompts me to subscribe to create unlimited projects. My subscription is current and do… --- ## [Switch in on or exposing all hidden geometry or sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switch-in-on-or-exposing-all-hidden-geometry-or-sketches/9100)
**Author:** [@jsg963](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsg963)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/switch-in-on-or-exposing-all-hidden-geometry-or-sketches/9100 "2024-09-11T05:49:07Z")
Is there a way to switch on or expose all geometry that has been hidden. If you have a complex tree and have hidden geometry it can be difficult to find parts of the model. Thanks Steve --- ## [DXF files will not upload to my CNC Quilter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-will-not-upload-to-my-cnc-quilter/33675)
**Author:** [@ashough](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ashough)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-will-not-upload-to-my-cnc-quilter/33675 "2024-09-10T15:31:01Z")
When I attempt to export DXF files of my sketches and upload them to our CNC Quilter, I get the following error: “Error: Exception of type System.NullReferenceException was thrown.” I am working with the quilter company … --- ## [Polygon creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polygon-creation/17681)
**Author:** [@cstumpf750](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstumpf750)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polygon-creation/17681 "2024-09-10T15:10:02Z")
So I just had reason to use the polygon tool to create a hex. It’s for a part that will use an Allen key. Well, like the circle tool, the only method of defining the size of the polygon does not coincide with how things … --- ## [Program crashing constantly as the file is opening](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashing-constantly-as-the-file-is-opening/33391)
**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/program-crashing-constantly-as-the-file-is-opening/33391 "2024-09-10T14:02:04Z")
I am having massive file opening issues at the moment. Heaps of my files will not open, shapr just crashes while opening. The files are intensive but they will just not open anymore. I was in the process of breaking the … --- ## [Shapr3D Crashed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashed/33685)
**Author:** [@Tee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashed/33685 "2024-09-10T12:40:04Z")
The Shapr3D app crashed. When I restarted the app, I could no longer access my projects. When I click the Create New Project tab, it prompts me to subscribe to create unlimited projects. My subscription is current and do… --- ## [How do I modify STL objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-modify-stl-objects/15291)
**Author:** [@MediaBaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MediaBaron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-modify-stl-objects/15291 "2024-09-10T00:04:06Z")
I’m stumped on modifying an STL object I imported into Shapr3D. I imported the STL fine, and I want to cut-away part of the model. I drew an ellipse, I extruded it so that its body intersected with the STL part, I tried … --- ## [In Search Of A Tutor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-search-of-a-tutor/33677)
**Author:** [@Tommy-BRT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tommy-BRT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-search-of-a-tutor/33677 "2024-09-09T21:11:07Z")
Looking for a patient and experienced tutor who works well with beginners? Look no further! I am willing to pay for a tutor who can help me learn the basic functions of the program Sharp3d. With a background in working w… --- ## [How do I curve text (ARC) on a round surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-curve-text-arc-on-a-round-surface/16874)
**Author:** [@cort4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cort4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-curve-text-arc-on-a-round-surface/16874 "2024-09-09T19:44:14Z")
Hello, I am new to Shapr and find it very useful. However, I am not able to figure out how to best create curved text as an arc around the inside circumference of an object. In Adobe Illustrator I am able to create what … [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=52) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=54)