# Modeling Questions

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## [FHT - Female Garden Hose Threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fht-female-garden-hose-threads/40779)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fht-female-garden-hose-threads/40779 "2026-05-09T14:37:53Z")

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A few questions: Does anyone have a female thread model for a garden hose cap with a barbed fitting ? I’ve found the specs for the threads, and there are plenty of stl files around, but of course I want to use my shapr…

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## [How to redefine/customize standard views and XYZ axes after importing STP from SolidWorks?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-redefine-customize-standard-views-and-xyz-axes-after-importing-stp-from-solidworks/40775)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_9909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Frank_9909)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-redefine-customize-standard-views-and-xyz-axes-after-importing-stp-from-solidworks/40775 "2026-05-09T02:06:18Z")

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Body: Software & System: Source: SolidWorks (on Windows) – my colleague exports the 3D model as a .stp (STEP) file. Target: Shapr3D (on macOS / MacBook). Problem Description: Whenever I import an STP file ori…

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## ['Model a bracket' tutorial makes a user feel like an idiot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-bracket-tutorial-makes-a-user-feel-like-an-idiot/40765)

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**Author:** [@obnerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/obnerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-bracket-tutorial-makes-a-user-feel-like-an-idiot/40765 "2026-05-05T23:37:06Z")

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I’ve searched extensively, used AI, etc. This tutorial is kind of a joke, so I realize i’ll need to use 3rd parties to learn the software. The person in this tutorial is dong things behind the scenes, but expecting the n…

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## [How can I duplicate a project on my Mac?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-duplicate-a-project-on-my-mac/39595)

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**Author:** [@Shinji](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shinji)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-duplicate-a-project-on-my-mac/39595 "2026-05-05T20:11:19Z")

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How can I duplicate a project on my Mac? I can’t find the “Duplicate” option next to “Rename” in the right-click menu.

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## [Installed app, cannot log in to account to use app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installed-app-cannot-log-in-to-account-to-use-app/40764)

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**Author:** [@mike1158](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mike1158)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/installed-app-cannot-log-in-to-account-to-use-app/40764 "2026-05-05T16:38:15Z")

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Vey simply put in the title. I have confirmed the account and logged in via the browser but nothing happens in the app. Thanks folks, stay well out there.

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## [Design Files In Multiple Tabs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-files-in-multiple-tabs/21697)

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**Author:** [@DanielWolf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielWolf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-files-in-multiple-tabs/21697 "2026-05-05T14:20:33Z")

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Hello, is this on your roadmap? Have multiple tabs opened with different design files and the ability to export objects from a tab to another through a right click drop down menu and/or drag and drop the object to a dif…

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## [Help for noob plz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-for-noob-plz/40751)

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**Author:** [@Ffffffffff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ffffffffff)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-for-noob-plz/40751 "2026-05-02T17:33:03Z")

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how can I connect this parts smoothly? (1 screenshot) I tried extrude them (2, 3 screenshots) but this totally 0 smooth this piece of art should be flexible tubing splitter

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## [Stair generator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stair-generator/40746)

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**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stair-generator/40746 "2026-05-01T13:47:00Z")

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Hey friends, I am trying to automate staircase calculation and for linear stairs I have produced some satisfactory parametric results, but I can’t figure out a way to create those harmonic shifts in step shape round the…

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## [Complexe shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complexe-shape/40718)

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**Author:** [@Tonio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tonio)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complexe-shape/40718 "2026-04-30T19:24:06Z")

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I struggle designing this backrest of a chair. Can someone help me how to sketch it ? Thank you in advance!

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## [Invalid curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-curve/40723)

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**Author:** [@tem209](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tem209)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-curve/40723 "2026-04-30T11:02:38Z")

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i had made this piece and wanted to mirror it as I felt that would be the best approach when dealing with a piece like this but when I try it’ll tell me “operation would result in invalid curve”. I haven’t been able to f…

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## [Invalid Curve Error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-curve-error/32323)

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**Author:** [@PrivateRammer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PrivateRammer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-curve-error/32323 "2026-04-30T04:40:55Z")

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Hi! I am experiencing an “Operation would result in an invalid curve” error. The logo in the attached screenshot is broken up into 4 sections. I was looking to use the Offset Edge (loop) tool on the outer frame of the …

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## [How can I recover projects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-recover-projects/40721)

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**Author:** [@franpanxop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/franpanxop)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-recover-projects/40721 "2026-04-29T07:20:28Z")

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Hi! I used Shapr3D with an educational license, now the license expired and I can’t renew it because the changes that applied to the EDU system seems not to be elegible anymore in my country. Now all my projects are bloc…

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## [Moving spline control points perpendicular to start sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-spline-control-points-perpendicular-to-start-sketch-plane/40717)

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**Author:** [@mokon59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mokon59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-spline-control-points-perpendicular-to-start-sketch-plane/40717 "2026-04-28T09:57:28Z")

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Hi All Is it possible to move endpoinst ( as well as control points ) of a spline perpendicular to its plane ( point of start.? My requirement is to then follow onlong it to create a rising curve I have managed to cre…

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## [Crashing on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-ipad/40711)

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**Author:** [@teambear67](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/teambear67)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-on-ipad/40711 "2026-04-27T12:12:17Z")

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Constantly crashing on my Ipad doing basic designing inputs. I have the latest update and still crashes. Seem to be working fine on a laptop. Michael https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Variable fillet - round to sharp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet-round-to-sharp/40698)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-fillet-round-to-sharp/40698 "2026-04-26T07:40:39Z")

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how would you achieve this? ive tried loft and not exactly sure what to draw where.

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## [Help making a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-a-shape/40705)

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**Author:** [@forest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/forest)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-a-shape/40705 "2026-04-25T12:54:03Z")

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hello, i’m trying to create the shape in the sketch below: a small ellipse at origin on xy plane and a larger ellipse higher on the z axis also on the xy plane. the ellipse sketches are offset from each other and parall…

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## [Parametric (variable) round rectangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-variable-round-rectangle/40709)

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**Author:** [@xmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xmd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-variable-round-rectangle/40709 "2026-04-24T18:22:03Z")

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I made a rounded rectangle (RoundRect) by : create a Rectangle create a Circle drag the circle so it touches the Rectangle corner use the Trim tool to delete segments of the Rectangle and Circle set the circle Radius t…

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## [Edit sketch after Extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-sketch-after-extrude/40707)

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**Author:** [@xmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xmd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-sketch-after-extrude/40707 "2026-04-24T17:14:58Z")

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New user here, learning and enjoying the software. My first model is an electrical box cover. To make this I did the following steps: Sketch a rectangle, add circles for rounded corners and trimmed off the excess. …

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## [Magic Mouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magic-mouse/28949)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/magic-mouse/28949 "2026-04-24T14:53:40Z")

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Are there any Magic Mouse users here? I’m thinking of getting a Magic Mouse because when using my Logitech mouse when I go to pan by clicking and holding the scroll wheel, if it slightly turns before I click then I can’…

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## [Parallel dimension lines in Drawing mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parallel-dimension-lines-in-drawing-mode/40702)

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**Author:** [@DenJS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DenJS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parallel-dimension-lines-in-drawing-mode/40702 "2026-04-24T07:45:13Z")

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Hi there, how can create a dimension line in Drawings parallel to another line or axis? See example in sketches: In Drawing I’m getting my dimension line perpendicular to a line it is connected to: Thanks.

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## [Any one has issues with exporting the coloured obj file to 3d print via slicer like Bambi studio?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-one-has-issues-with-exporting-the-coloured-obj-file-to-3d-print-via-slicer-like-bambi-studio/40701)

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**Author:** [@045c112004](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/045c112004)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-one-has-issues-with-exporting-the-coloured-obj-file-to-3d-print-via-slicer-like-bambi-studio/40701 "2026-04-24T07:23:38Z")

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Has anyone had this issue with Shapr3D? I created a model and coloured it in Shapr3D, but when I import it into the slicer, the colours appear randomly through the middle layers and infill instead of only on the surface.…

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## [Recreating a sloped edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recreating-a-sloped-edge/40696)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recreating-a-sloped-edge/40696 "2026-04-23T17:55:31Z")

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i am a bit stumped on how to recreate this: it has a gradual curve upwards, not a 2-distance chamfer like my attempt..

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## [How to create a wall that is slanted and of variable thickness (taper)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-wall-that-is-slanted-and-of-variable-thickness-taper/40689)

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**Author:** [@Kamils](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kamils)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-wall-that-is-slanted-and-of-variable-thickness-taper/40689 "2026-04-23T14:57:17Z")

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Hi I’m struggling on how to create the following wall: The wall is at right angle to the floor but is slanted such that its thickness as viewed from the front at the floor is 47 cm, and at the top is only 38 cm. The wa…

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## [IPAD creating obj and chamfer/fillet issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-creating-obj-and-chamfer-fillet-issue/40697)

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**Author:** [@Piggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Piggy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-creating-obj-and-chamfer-fillet-issue/40697 "2026-04-23T12:51:54Z")

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Hi I need help asap on this. I created a sketch and test extruded the face, chamfered the bottom edges of the shape. Operation failure. Pls help https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Projecting a drawing onto a complex curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-drawing-onto-a-complex-curved-surface/40692)

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**Author:** [@hhsmiley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhsmiley)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-drawing-onto-a-complex-curved-surface/40692 "2026-04-23T07:21:13Z")

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I’ve seen similar topics but none of the directions work for me. I have an object with many different curves making up it’s top surface. I have a drawing above it that I want to project onto the surface and then extrude…

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## [Subtract Error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-error/40693)

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**Author:** [@Rudeman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rudeman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-error/40693 "2026-04-22T22:38:07Z")

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Hello there! I can’t understand why the subtract tool tells me that the subtraction failed, because the new body wouldn’t be manifold. The height of the smaller piece is 2mm less than the bigger one. The underside of th…

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## [Dimension Font Size on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-font-size-on-ipad/32112)

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**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-font-size-on-ipad/32112 "2026-04-22T22:04:00Z")

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The dimension annotations on my iPad are so large that they are cluttering the design space, and making it difficult to see what I am editing. Is there a way to make them smaller?

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## [Evenly spaced vertical slats around an organic shape – workflow?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/evenly-spaced-vertical-slats-around-an-organic-shape-workflow/40682)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/evenly-spaced-vertical-slats-around-an-organic-shape-workflow/40682 "2026-04-22T14:45:44Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m trying to model a series of vertical wooden slats (planks) with a consistent 3 mm gap between them, wrapping around an organic 3D form in Shapr3D. What I want to achieve: Each plank should follow th…

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## [Ducati fuel tank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ducati-fuel-tank/40690)

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**Author:** [@nicolabet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nicolabet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ducati-fuel-tank/40690 "2026-04-22T04:19:25Z")

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Hello guys!! I have a doubt on how to achieve this complex shape: I’m talking about those lines and ribs on the surface of a shape that intersect with other rounded surfaces. I basically have to reproduce this, but …

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## [Question about designing a complexe shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-designing-a-complexe-shape/40687)

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**Author:** [@Tonio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tonio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-designing-a-complexe-shape/40687 "2026-04-21T17:33:18Z")

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Hi there, I struggle redesigning the step I sent. Could someone show/explain how to design it in shapr3D? thank you in advance.

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