# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=54

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## [Project won't load](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-load/33667)

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**Author:** [@white](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/white)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-load/33667 "2024-09-09T12:38:42Z")

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I was working on a MacBook Pro M2 chip. But all of a sudden the program stopped and when I restarted my computer, my project won’t open and only shows up as an upload error. I tried to open my work in a (AI learning comp…

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## [The stakeout cannot be merged after it has been successful](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-stakeout-cannot-be-merged-after-it-has-been-successful/33657)

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**Author:** [@Frank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frank)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-stakeout-cannot-be-merged-after-it-has-been-successful/33657 "2024-09-09T09:23:41Z")

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I successfully staked out two faces and two curves, forming solids that I couldn’t merge with other solids. This is an irregular entity, but the regular entity can be merged normally, I think this is a problem, he bother…

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## [Why won't space mouse work in all positions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-wont-space-mouse-work-in-all-positions/33321)

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**Author:** [@electric101359](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/electric101359)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-wont-space-mouse-work-in-all-positions/33321 "2024-09-09T06:46:23Z")

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I have been using space mouse for over a year and everything has worked great. Now the last week space mouse won’t work in all positions. I can’t spin things around it just works up and down, left and right, in and out.…

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## [Cannot select negatively extruded faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-negatively-extruded-faces/33652)

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**Author:** [@Jacobdgurley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jacobdgurley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-negatively-extruded-faces/33652 "2024-09-09T03:35:46Z")

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Hi, new to Shapr3D! I’m running into an issue when I negatively extrude into an object. It appears as if the sketches remain on the same plane and I can no longer select the extruded faces because the “sketches” are in t…

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## [Face not recognised when trying to offset.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-not-recognised-when-trying-to-offset/33592)

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**Author:** [@benlawto88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benlawto88)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/face-not-recognised-when-trying-to-offset/33592 "2024-09-08T07:31:13Z")

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Hi All, I’m trying to use the offset face tool to extend this shape while keeping the existing taper, I’d like to offset it to the construction plane I’ve created. However, the offset face tool doesn’t see this face as …

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## [All projects lost when reinstalled app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-projects-lost-when-reinstalled-app/33533)

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**Author:** [@thomstove](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thomstove)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-projects-lost-when-reinstalled-app/33533 "2024-09-07T10:14:43Z")

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Hello, I have needed to reset my computer (Windows 11) and have just reinstalled Shapr but have now lost all of my previous projects. I’m using the same account and sync was turned on. The only difference I can see is th…

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## [Dimensions changed while importing file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-changed-while-importing-file/33621)

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**Author:** [@Rajinder271](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rajinder271)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-changed-while-importing-file/33621 "2024-09-06T22:42:33Z")

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While importing a dwg/dxf file from autocad to shapr3d, the dimensions gets changed (it increased to multiple times the original) Need help in this. For eg. importing a square from with 750 mm side in autocad would appea…

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## [Creating charging docks?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590)

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**Author:** [@AndWox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndWox)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590 "2024-09-06T20:10:32Z")

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Hello! I’m new to Shapr3D and absolutely love the app. I’m currently looking into designing charging docks for power banks and other electronics. I came across a 3D print file where someone had integrated a magnetic USB …

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## [Connection between ellipse and circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connection-between-ellipse-and-circle/33618)

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**Author:** [@rasmit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rasmit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connection-between-ellipse-and-circle/33618 "2024-09-06T16:44:10Z")

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Hello, I am trying to form an intake tube in my front fog light and so i need to create a wall here to make this tapered pipe that will take it from the foglight ellipse dimensions (48mm radius x 43.5mm radius) to 3” int…

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## [Change Scale Units](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-scale-units/33616)

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**Author:** [@Els](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Els)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-scale-units/33616 "2024-09-06T15:49:26Z")

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Is there a way to change the scale unit from percentages to specific metric values? For example, to scale the diameter of a face to increase with 2mm instead of guessing what percentage it should increase with. At the mo…

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## [Heavy file please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/heavy-file-please-help/33105)

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**Author:** [@poohbbang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poohbbang)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/heavy-file-please-help/33105 "2024-09-06T14:04:51Z")

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Hello, I am a user of Shapr3D on iPad. I have question. Q1. I am working on a model called “A,” and as I repeatedly add, delete, copy, and reload parts, the model has become quite heavy. Even after removing unnecessary…

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## [file import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-import/33613)

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**Author:** [@Romeo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romeo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-import/33613 "2024-09-06T08:51:37Z")

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when I want to import 3d files or even pdf or jpeg files, it is not possible for me to

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## [Construction plane is not following the snapped point when target body moved](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-is-not-following-the-snapped-point-when-target-body-moved/33532)

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**Author:** [@mannok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mannok)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-is-not-following-the-snapped-point-when-target-body-moved/33532 "2024-09-06T05:36:02Z")

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Hi, According to some tutorial online, I saw the tutor can create a construction plane parallelly to a face and then snap it to some point. The plane will then always follow the snapped point of the target body. Howeve…

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## [Kettle handle 2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettle-handle-2/33591)

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**Author:** [@Who](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Who)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettle-handle-2/33591 "2024-09-05T09:25:03Z")

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Something went wrong for some resons, Could you help me see what i did wrong?

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## [Gray Screen - App Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gray-screen-app-bug/33594)

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**Author:** [@mcdeangelo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mcdeangelo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gray-screen-app-bug/33594 "2024-09-05T08:59:50Z")

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On the latest Mac OS, with Shapr3D version 5.700.0, occasionally the app window/screen remains gray after export. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Either force quitting or gracefully exiting the app, then restar…

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## [Kettle's Handle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettles-handle/33584)

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**Author:** [@Who](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Who)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettles-handle/33584 "2024-09-05T05:19:25Z")

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I’m stuck on this problem, something went wrong for some resons, Could you help me see what i did wrong? Why do the semicircles at both ends change shape when I shorten the two lines? How can I shorten the lines while k…

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## [Loft fuction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-fuction/33577)

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**Author:** [@Johnzhou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnzhou)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-fuction/33577 "2024-09-05T03:54:23Z")

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This picture is very interesting. It uses the loft function, but the guide line of R90 can’t be the same as the position shown in the diagram. Ask for help https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Material assets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-assets/33580)

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**Author:** [@pHp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pHp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-assets/33580 "2024-09-04T23:48:41Z")

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anyone have good websites for material assets?

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## [Why are objects deleted when I delete or change a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-objects-deleted-when-i-delete-or-change-a-sketch/33540)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-are-objects-deleted-when-i-delete-or-change-a-sketch/33540 "2024-09-03T15:11:32Z")

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If I create one or more objects from a sketch, they now appear to be linked to the sketch so that if I change or delete parts of that sketch, they are deleted. Is this a feature or a bug? Version 5.692.0 (7363), MacOS,…

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## [How to bring a model into another model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-bring-a-model-into-another-model/33562)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-bring-a-model-into-another-model/33562 "2024-09-04T00:36:12Z")

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I’m tryng to bring a model of a box into another model. When you press and hold on a model, copy is available, but when you open the model destination, there doesn’t seem to be a paste feature. How do you do this? Thi…

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## [Sketch lines snap to a new datum plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lines-snap-to-a-new-datum-plane/33558)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lines-snap-to-a-new-datum-plane/33558 "2024-09-03T23:21:06Z")

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quick question, can new sketch lines snap or be constrained to new created datum plans and can the datum planes thickness be adjusted to be able to see them when looking straight into the normal view. Thank you

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## [Help creating rock-like texture?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-rock-like-texture/33535)

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**Author:** [@scvbrent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scvbrent)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-rock-like-texture/33535 "2024-09-03T10:02:22Z")

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Attempting to make a rock wall type structure to be 3d printed. Struggling to get a shape similar to the included image of a rough stone wall look. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

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## [Is it possible to add constrain to different layer of sketches?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-constrain-to-different-layer-of-sketches/33443)

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**Author:** [@mannok](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mannok)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-constrain-to-different-layer-of-sketches/33443 "2024-09-03T02:21:21Z")

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Hi, I am new to s3d. I am just countering 1 problem. I love the idea of building everything with histories, I believe s3d engine use every step of the history to build up the model so that we can adjust the sketch to mak…

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## [Why can't I merge sketches all of a sudden?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-merge-sketches-all-of-a-sudden/31413)

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**Author:** [@doyeon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/doyeon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-merge-sketches-all-of-a-sudden/31413 "2024-09-02T22:07:48Z")

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Hello. I have been using the Shapr3D program satisfactorily for a year, and since April, I have been using it with a one-year subscription. However, after the recent update, I noticed that a feature I always used is miss…

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## [Bug - Boolean operation failed joining two simple bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-boolean-operation-failed-joining-two-simple-bodies/33530)

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**Author:** [@qmpma1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/qmpma1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-boolean-operation-failed-joining-two-simple-bodies/33530 "2024-09-02T12:18:18Z")

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Hi, new to the forum and have not used shapr3d for long. Have generated various models and worked through any issues up to now. Trying to union a simple 3d elipse with a simple 3d cylinder and Boolean operation fails. (…

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## [Cutting a hole in a cylinder with a wrapped sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-hole-in-a-cylinder-with-a-wrapped-sketch/33511)

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**Author:** [@mikeyward](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikeyward)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-a-hole-in-a-cylinder-with-a-wrapped-sketch/33511 "2024-09-02T10:07:10Z")

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Hello! I have wrapped a sketch around a hollow cylinder (using this method) and now want to use that sketch to perforate the cylinder, using Shapr on iPad. Unfortunately, any attempt to extrude either the cylinder’s ma…

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## [Adding a colleague to Teamspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-a-colleague-to-teamspace/33531)

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**Author:** [@StevenD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StevenD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-a-colleague-to-teamspace/33531 "2024-09-02T06:45:27Z")

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Good day, I’m running Shapr3D on my iPad. I have a paid license. My colleague is running Shapr3D on a windows laptop. He has a paid license. When I try and add my colleague to my Teamspace, it keeps asking me to pay f…

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## [I cannot select a project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cannot-select-a-project/33309)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cannot-select-a-project/33309 "2024-09-02T02:15:54Z")

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I cannot select any projects in my ‘home’ page. I want to copy/duplicate a project to have a version to return to in case of mistaken changes. I haven’t upgraded for quite a while. I have 5.5. What is the current ipa…

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## [Draw at 2d intersection point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-at-2d-intersection-point/32287)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-at-2d-intersection-point/32287 "2024-09-02T02:10:31Z")

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I’m trying to draw a circle, where two other circles intersect is this possible? How would I find this 2d intersection point and then make my circle?

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## [Cutting Part of an Object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-part-of-an-object/33510)

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**Author:** [@HibiscusTea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HibiscusTea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-part-of-an-object/33510 "2024-09-02T00:34:42Z")

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I am trying to remove part of an object, specifically the middle bit shaded in red I’ve tried the subtract, extrude, and split body tools but I don’t think I’m using them right because I can’t figure out how to delet…

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