# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=9

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## [Linking sketches to bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linking-sketches-to-bodies/40513)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linking-sketches-to-bodies/40513 "2026-03-19T15:35:00Z")

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For simplicity, I will often snap a new sketch directly to existing geometry. I was wondering how I would link that new sketch to the body without having to link the new sketch the one the body is based on. Here I would…

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## [What to iPad too choose](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-to-ipad-too-choose/40454)

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**Author:** [@Schwempa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schwempa)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-to-ipad-too-choose/40454 "2026-03-17T09:30:03Z")

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I have used Shapr3D for some years, working on a MacBook Pro 15” 16GB. Now I would like to convert to use iPad as my main machine. But I´m in doubt about what I should choose. What type of iPad, Pro or Air? Pen? What siz…

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## [I have a problem with sweeping tool… is not sweeping…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-problem-with-sweeping-tool-is-not-sweeping/40487)

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**Author:** [@Krisu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krisu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-a-problem-with-sweeping-tool-is-not-sweeping/40487 "2026-03-16T16:09:49Z")

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Hi, this is my first post and I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I’m trying to do a sweep between 2 objects, one is smaller and other bigger. I’m marking both faces + guide line and it is constantly showing fault…

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## [OPERATION failed because the resulting body won't be valid -loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wont-be-valid-loft/40485)

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**Author:** [@aqkhana2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aqkhana2002)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wont-be-valid-loft/40485 "2026-03-16T07:55:35Z")

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When doing loft with guided have title error.

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## [Gameboy cartridge - complexities](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gameboy-cartridge-complexities/40489)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gameboy-cartridge-complexities/40489 "2026-03-15T21:45:41Z")

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ive been chipping away at this edge for days now and im giving up and asking the community now.. since we dont have the proper variable chamfer tool, im not sure the best workaround. here is my current progress: …

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## [Voronoi pattern for sides of model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/voronoi-pattern-for-sides-of-model/40486)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/voronoi-pattern-for-sides-of-model/40486 "2026-03-15T21:09:46Z")

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I have a model to 3D print for which I want to create a Voronoi pattern on the 2 largest sides (mainly to reduce filament and maintain strength, but also because it looks really cool! I understand that Shapr3D doesn’t ha…

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## [How can i create a ribbed surface on a rounded object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-ribbed-surface-on-a-rounded-object/40482)

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**Author:** [@Thunderpal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thunderpal)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-ribbed-surface-on-a-rounded-object/40482 "2026-03-15T06:28:08Z")

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Hi Together, I’m quite new to Shapr3D and have some problems for creating surfaces to objects. I’d like to make such a ribbed surface but all my tries failed: I tried making a projection of a sketch to the surface …

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## [Need to disable cloud sync!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-disable-cloud-sync/40364)

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**Author:** [@zach](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zach)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-to-disable-cloud-sync/40364 "2026-03-14T09:20:30Z")

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I haven’t used S3D for awhile but in the old version I explicitly turned off cloud sync. Now with the latest update on macOS: S3D Version 26.10.0 (10376), it restarted sync automatically without my permission. And to mak…

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## [How to streamline repetitive actions on import of DWG file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-streamline-repetitive-actions-on-import-of-dwg-file/40475)

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**Author:** [@garynunncreative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/garynunncreative)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-streamline-repetitive-actions-on-import-of-dwg-file/40475 "2026-03-13T06:33:46Z")

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I have a product that I created that has areas of personalization.. The product is oriented standing up in the Shapr3D file when I import the new set of personalizations, I need to immediately rotate it 90 degrees, so …

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## [Constraints menu is not found](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-menu-is-not-found/40473)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraints-menu-is-not-found/40473 "2026-03-10T21:30:11Z")

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Using iPad 11pro. Latest OS - 26.3.1 I am unable to get the constraints menu to appear. This is a new development today. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Why can I not loft between these two faces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-loft-between-these-two-faces/40429)

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**Author:** [@mattbothell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattbothell)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-can-i-not-loft-between-these-two-faces/40429 "2026-03-10T06:49:28Z")

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I am trying to create a section of a box that widens at the top and is tapered in to the rest of the shape of the box. I thought that the loft tool would be perfect for this, but when I try to loft between the two faces …

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## [How to make bracket adjustable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-bracket-adjustable/40464)

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**Author:** [@Havarv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Havarv)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-bracket-adjustable/40464 "2026-03-10T06:42:43Z")

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Hi, I’m new to this software and CAD in general. Im working on a bracket model for a motorcycle part, and I have some questions that I hope someone might be able to help me with. I need to make this part adjustable, I…

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## [Verbinden von Vierkant Rohren in verschiedene Winkel?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/verbinden-von-vierkant-rohren-in-verschiedene-winkel/40463)

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**Author:** [@Tim-1980](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tim-1980)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/verbinden-von-vierkant-rohren-in-verschiedene-winkel/40463 "2026-03-09T17:12:36Z")

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Hallo, bin ganz neu in dem Thema und versuche eine Zeichnung für einen Speziellen Tisch mit Vierkant-Rohre 50x50x4 mm Breite x Höhe x Materialstärke zu erstellen. Die ersten Rohre hab ich erfolgreich gezeichnet jetzt h…

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## [My shapr3D does not sync my work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr3d-does-not-sync-my-work/40459)

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**Author:** [@GodGnidoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GodGnidoc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-shapr3d-does-not-sync-my-work/40459 "2026-03-09T09:18:28Z")

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Dear shapr3D team and community: My Shapr3D does not sync my work between iPad and Win11. There is no any sign or button about the sync function on any interface. Am I missing some thing I should have done ? I’ve star…

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## [Feature Request: Import .svg Files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-import-svg-files/9546)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-import-svg-files/9546 "2026-03-09T07:39:25Z")

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Being able to create a 2D concept in my favorite vector software, then port it into Shapr3D to add the third dimension would make the creative process so much easier for me. If I could import the .svg onto or as a sketch…

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## [How to make this pattern wrap around the object?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-pattern-wrap-around-the-object/40442)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-this-pattern-wrap-around-the-object/40442 "2026-03-07T22:04:21Z")

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Hi Shapr Community, I am wondering how to get this pattern wrapped around a tapered object? I can’t seem to project it or split the object to get the result I want. I’m currently making a beach bucket with a castle desi…

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## [Edge Loop Selection?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/29640)

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**Author:** [@BenShapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BenShapr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/29640 "2026-03-07T09:44:33Z")

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I can’t find a way to select an entire Edge-Loop. Instead, I need to select every single edge manually. How to perform an Edge-Loop Selection? Thx a bunch for any help!

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## [History - deleting sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-deleting-sketches/40444)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-deleting-sketches/40444 "2026-03-07T06:18:03Z")

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hi, i just realized you can merge history and unlink sketches.. pretty sweet. anyways, there are some sketches that i’d like to keep around so i checked ‘Keep Sketches’ before merging. i figured that merging in the futur…

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## [A question about the wrapping projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-question-about-the-wrapping-projection/40449)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-question-about-the-wrapping-projection/40449 "2026-03-05T20:55:45Z")

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First, love the new wrap and emboss tool, a very welcome addition! However, I’m not quite sure I understand how the wrapping projection is done. Here just wrapping some text around a cylinder: As you can see, the…

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## [Bodies, projected line oddness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-projected-line-oddness/40448)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-projected-line-oddness/40448 "2026-03-05T17:16:15Z")

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In my mind, I am seeing a disassociation of parts, of a body, when I expect a body to be one whole thing and be manipulated as a whole, not in parts. Is this a limitation of Parasolid? Feature or flaw? For example wh…

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## [How do I create a curved, upward-sweeping edge on a petal-shaped tray?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-curved-upward-sweeping-edge-on-a-petal-shaped-tray/40446)

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**Author:** [@bmeunier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bmeunier)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-curved-upward-sweeping-edge-on-a-petal-shaped-tray/40446 "2026-03-05T16:22:24Z")

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Hi everyone! :waving\_hand: I’m trying to model a lotus-flower-shaped tray (see reference image below) and I’m stuck on one specific detail — the curved, upward-sweeping edge on each petal section. The best way I can…

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## [How to widen this object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-widen-this-object/40438)

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**Author:** [@wandernat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wandernat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-widen-this-object/40438 "2026-03-04T18:36:49Z")

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I made a simple box with a sliding lid. The lid is too loose. I would like to widen it by 0.2mm. I’m using the Mac desktop app not the iPad app. When I click on the side I want to widen (in the picture below, area shade…

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## [Draft angle only on 3 sides?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angle-only-on-3-sides/40434)

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**Author:** [@jimboroberts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jimboroberts)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angle-only-on-3-sides/40434 "2026-03-03T15:13:09Z")

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I am trying to make a shape where I have an exclusion of 20 mm and a draft angle of 20 mm; however, I want the back face to be flat without any draft angle. I am struggling to work out how to create the shape. I’m guessi…

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## [How to make a lattice?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-lattice/40391)

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**Author:** [@Maz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-lattice/40391 "2026-03-03T00:12:34Z")

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it been a while since I’ve used 3d Software, I’m looking to see shapr3D would be a good fit for our company before buying the pro version. but I’m struggling on the best way to add our diagonal bracers to our lattice tow…

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## [Sweep/loft a tapered shape along a path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-loft-a-tapered-shape-along-a-path/40410)

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**Author:** [@Brekelefuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brekelefuw)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-loft-a-tapered-shape-along-a-path/40410 "2026-03-01T16:22:56Z")

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I can’t figure out how to sweep or loft a taper around a 180⁰ curve. I draw the path on an axis, and then draw my beginning and ending shape on the axis perpendicular to the path, but I keep getting the error that the s…

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## [Body movement with dynamic variation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-movement-with-dynamic-variation/40419)

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**Author:** [@karesz2561](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karesz2561)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/body-movement-with-dynamic-variation/40419 "2026-03-01T16:08:20Z")

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Hello! It may not be possible with the current toolbox, but maybe you know a solution. :slight\_smile: Since it is already possible to import bodies directly and this import already brings dynamic variations related to …

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## [What is this non sence and why have they not changed it after the number of complains ive read](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-non-sence-and-why-have-they-not-changed-it-after-the-number-of-complains-ive-read/40421)

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**Author:** [@grb1212](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/grb1212)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-this-non-sence-and-why-have-they-not-changed-it-after-the-number-of-complains-ive-read/40421 "2026-03-01T15:23:39Z")

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i find myself wanting to try this program but i refuse to go through there dumb azz tutorial shit. then it seems i had to sign up separately for a community account? no android support! this company is a joke.

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## [Library of standard screw sizes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-of-standard-screw-sizes/5790)

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**Author:** [@genie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/genie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-of-standard-screw-sizes/5790 "2026-03-01T07:37:52Z")

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Do you have a library of standard DIN sized components? I’m specifically interested in screw sizes, but others may have interest in other standardised components.

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## [Best 3D scanner-Expert advice to choose](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-scanner-expert-advice-to-choose/40303)

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**Author:** [@chipping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chipping)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-scanner-expert-advice-to-choose/40303 "2026-02-27T16:55:34Z")

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I am currently looking for the best 3D scanner, because I want something accurate, easy to use, and reliable for my projects. I’ve done some research through YouTube reviews, tech blogs, and user feedback, and these two …

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## [Plane on a curve bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-on-a-curve-bug/40412)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plane-on-a-curve-bug/40412 "2026-02-27T16:43:51Z")

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When adding a plane to a point on a curve, using the move tool to move to the other end of the curve no longer stops at the other end point of the curve. Shouldn’t it automatically stop there? https://support.shapr3d.c…

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