# Modeling Questions

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/troubleshooting/5.md?page=99

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## [Imports to other projects buggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imports-to-other-projects-buggy/27835)

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**Author:** [@likeusb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/likeusb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imports-to-other-projects-buggy/27835 "2023-09-10T10:28:15Z")

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Importing a design from another project leaves part of it cut off, some parts outright missing/reverted to only their basics. I have now resorted to making all models in one singular project, which is time consuming due…

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## [Sync designs between Beta and "regular" apps?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-designs-between-beta-and-regular-apps/27770)

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**Author:** [@keithchiasson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keithchiasson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-designs-between-beta-and-regular-apps/27770 "2023-09-10T09:19:16Z")

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Greetings. I’ve just installed the beta app on my mac, but when I opened the app, it didn’t bring up my designs. Any reason why?

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## [Sketch plane-how to force a new one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-how-to-force-a-new-one/27813)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-how-to-force-a-new-one/27813 "2023-09-10T01:39:00Z")

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I’m modeling a trailer frame, just a rectangle, with sides that are extruded tubes from a rectangle with a wall with thickness. I draw one profile, extrude it, to form the left side, fine. I copy this first body, move…

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## [purple control point not shown ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/purple-control-point-not-shown/27815)

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**Author:** [@Aparna28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aparna28)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 7:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/purple-control-point-not-shown/27815 "2023-09-09T07:01:12Z")

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I’m trying to sketch splines as guidelines for the loft. But every time I’m trying to find the purple point in different angles to draw the spline and intersect with the circles, they don’t appear. The circles are copied…

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## [Logging out of all devices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logging-out-of-all-devices/27801)

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**Author:** [@benevides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benevides)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logging-out-of-all-devices/27801 "2023-09-08T21:31:29Z")

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Hi. I used to work at an office were I was logged on my Shapr3d account on their computer. I left the company and forgot to log out, and wish to do so. Is there a way to log out of all devices? So that they won’t have ac…

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## [Cannot Import my STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-my-step-file/27790)

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**Author:** [@chrisjordenthomas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chrisjordenthomas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-import-my-step-file/27790 "2023-09-08T19:56:04Z")

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Hello, I am having trouble importing a particular step file. I have open step files before and been able to edit them but for some reason this one is not allowing me to import it. I get an error telling me I cannot impor…

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## [Union operation resulting in Boolean Failure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-operation-resulting-in-boolean-failure/27802)

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**Author:** [@Vlad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vlad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-operation-resulting-in-boolean-failure/27802 "2023-09-08T06:23:10Z")

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I am trying to add some text to a bottle opener and I was able to join rest of text to main body using union but the last letter fails to join, even though it is at the same elevation of all the rest of the text with ove…

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## [Import DXF to a particular plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dxf-to-a-particular-plane/27797)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-dxf-to-a-particular-plane/27797 "2023-09-08T03:11:03Z")

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I have a couple of sketches I created in Fusion 360 that I exported as DXF files. They’re orthogonal projections of the same geometry. I’d like to import one on the x-y plane and the other on the x-z or y-z plane, but th…

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## [Keep Originals settings question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-originals-settings-question/27794)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-originals-settings-question/27794 "2023-09-08T01:20:21Z")

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Just a simple question…I’m going through the online manual and under the “Keep Originals” option, I’m curious why the options are “Modified Bodies” and “Removed Bodies” instead of “Target Bodies” and “Tool Bodies”. The m…

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## [Not always saving when exporting object to stl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-always-saving-when-exporting-object-to-stl/27783)

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**Author:** [@vbdino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vbdino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-always-saving-when-exporting-object-to-stl/27783 "2023-09-07T14:48:44Z")

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I do all my designing on an Apple ipad but when it comes to export objects to STL, I like to use the windows version on a computer with a Windows 10 fresh reinstalled computer. But every time I do that, I have to watch …

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## [Shapr3D Export DWG drawing to Autocad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-export-dwg-drawing-to-autocad/27768)

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**Author:** [@liwang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liwang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-export-dwg-drawing-to-autocad/27768 "2023-09-06T11:32:58Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance on how to ensure that the drawing dimensions can be accurately reproduced in AutoCAD when exporting from Shapr3D. The issue I am faci…

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## [Lampshade pattern for cutting machine (convert 3D model into 2D .dxf)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lampshade-pattern-for-cutting-machine-convert-3d-model-into-2d-dxf/27767)

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**Author:** [@D.konczal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/D.konczal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lampshade-pattern-for-cutting-machine-convert-3d-model-into-2d-dxf/27767 "2023-09-06T10:52:17Z")

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Hello, Can I make .dxf 2D project from 3D model? I need it for cutting machine (cut out from foil). Best regards, Damian

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## [How do I edit a sketch after it's been extruded?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-edit-a-sketch-after-its-been-extruded/20848)

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**Author:** [@epeirce](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/epeirce)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-edit-a-sketch-after-its-been-extruded/20848 "2023-09-06T05:11:28Z")

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is this a hidden feature not included in the demo?

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## [Updated sketch Tool Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updated-sketch-tool-feedback/27746)

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**Author:** [@jspowers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jspowers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/updated-sketch-tool-feedback/27746 "2023-09-04T20:11:17Z")

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Since the most recent updates to the UI, the sketching tool has become very problematic with how the line constraints are being applied. If I don’t specifically lock down points, sketching/adding new lines and distances …

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## [Fails to Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fails-to-export/27738)

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**Author:** [@GraphicSquib](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GraphicSquib)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fails-to-export/27738 "2023-09-04T07:29:19Z")

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I made a model and have exported to .3mf a half dozen times between version changes. All of a sudden, I get a “failed to export” error message. I look at the community help and tried renaming the model in the side window…

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## [Loading the beta version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-the-beta-version/27715)

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**Author:** [@Stitchwurx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stitchwurx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loading-the-beta-version/27715 "2023-09-03T06:46:53Z")

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If I load the beta version on windows, will I still be able to use the non-beta as well? will it load as a separate program? I"M working w/some mesh files w/the non beta as the beta wont run the same files on Ipad? …

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## [Mouse zoom (scroll wheel) is opposite to Sytem Preferences](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-zoom-scroll-wheel-is-opposite-to-sytem-preferences/11703)

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**Author:** [@Chorostipico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chorostipico)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-zoom-scroll-wheel-is-opposite-to-sytem-preferences/11703 "2023-09-02T03:19:09Z")

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Seems the mouse scrolling with the wheel is opposite to the System Preference. I personally hate ‘Natural Scrolling’ and have always had it turned off. Shapr3D is not honouring this behaviour so when using Shapr3D, I nee…

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## [How do you move an objects corner to another point?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-move-an-objects-corner-to-another-point/27701)

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**Author:** [@Darkmatter5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Darkmatter5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-move-an-objects-corner-to-another-point/27701 "2023-09-01T15:20:24Z")

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I need to move an object by a corner to the corner of another object. See my screenshot. How do I select the object by that corner and move it to the other object corner? “Blue arrow to blue arrow”. Thanks!

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## [iPad Mouse Behavior](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-mouse-behavior/27674)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-mouse-behavior/27674 "2023-09-01T09:03:17Z")

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I’m using a Logitech mouse On IPad, is there a way to Orbit with the right mouse button and Pan with clicking down the scroll wheel? Right now i have to hold down shift.

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## ["Make your designs flow" keeps popping up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-your-designs-flow-keeps-popping-up/27675)

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**Author:** [@Isjtar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isjtar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-your-designs-flow-keeps-popping-up/27675 "2023-08-31T15:33:49Z")

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Hi, I just updated Shapr3d after a hiatus. When idle for about 5 seconds, the “make your designs flow” animation pops up, taking me out of my project. This is very frustrating. Secondly, I also very much dislike having…

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## [Grid units not displayed in upper right corner after latest update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-units-not-displayed-in-upper-right-corner-after-latest-update/27398)

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**Author:** [@ToddK](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ToddK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-units-not-displayed-in-upper-right-corner-after-latest-update/27398 "2023-08-31T14:12:13Z")

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I just upgraded to the latest version of Shapr3D on a Mac and the grid size is no longer displayed in the upper right corner as you zoom in and out. Any idea how to get it back? Thanks https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/e…

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## [How to remove edges from extruded sketch on the surface of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-remove-edges-from-extruded-sketch-on-the-surface-of-a-body/27654)

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**Author:** [@Crabtree-Creative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Crabtree-Creative)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-remove-edges-from-extruded-sketch-on-the-surface-of-a-body/27654 "2023-08-31T13:47:24Z")

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I started with an imported DXF file from illustrator and did all my extrusions based off that but now the surface of the hexagons has the circles from the bottom elements. This would be a minor inconvenience if it weren’…

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## [Creating a hollow statue, removing bottom face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-hollow-statue-removing-bottom-face/27604)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-hollow-statue-removing-bottom-face/27604 "2023-08-31T12:46:27Z")

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Hi. I understand it might not be possible to solve this problem but just wanted to preface by saying that I have tried all sorts of things over the course of weeks to fix this issue. I have even performed a RAM upgrade o…

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## [Sketch Planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-planes/27641)

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**Author:** [@actu\_8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/actu_8)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-planes/27641 "2023-08-31T10:15:10Z")

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Keeping this simple. I want to create 2 cylinders, loft and shell them (each face has a different diameter) and then create 2 more similar cylinders, loft and shell them then join the two resulting bodies. I am using the…

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## [Creating an Elbow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-an-elbow/27593)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-an-elbow/27593 "2023-08-31T07:55:19Z")

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I have a nozzle for an air flow and I need to create a 90 degree “elbow” for it to redirect the airflow 90 degrees. How do I do that? Thanks! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Sync failures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-failures/27634)

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**Author:** [@sanguino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sanguino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-failures/27634 "2023-08-31T07:32:25Z")

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I reformatted my Mac a few months ago. I reinstalled Shapr3D and it didn’t sync. I opened an issue, but I never got my old designs back. I installed another shape3d today and have one with 3 designs and one with none. T…

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## [Pan and orbit were randomly flipped](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pan-and-orbit-were-randomly-flipped/27656)

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**Author:** [@Ivarhaakansson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivarhaakansson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pan-and-orbit-were-randomly-flipped/27656 "2023-08-30T21:04:39Z")

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Greetings, Just the other day I installed the beta just to figure out that my pan and orbit controls were flipped, My autistic brain can not handle this and it’s destroying my workflow. Is it possible to add a feature wh…

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## [Compatibility issues with files created on Mac in Adobe Illustrator ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-issues-with-files-created-on-mac-in-adobe-illustrator/26114)

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**Author:** [@Adamo1984](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adamo1984)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-issues-with-files-created-on-mac-in-adobe-illustrator/26114 "2023-08-30T16:27:46Z")

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Hello all!! Im excited to have found this forum in hopes that I can get some help/questions answered and sorted out. I have worked with Vcarve in a professional setting in the past but everything I know was self taught. …

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## [Is this possible? Tricky issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-possible-tricky-issue/27637)

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**Author:** [@Unicornemporium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Unicornemporium)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-this-possible-tricky-issue/27637 "2023-08-30T14:44:47Z")

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I am trying to “wrap” the star shape around the ball so that it is curved or cupped, but then get rid of the ball. I tried Replace Face, but it wouldn’t let me do that. Any ideas?

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## [Shapr3d Basic Number of Projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-basic-number-of-projects/27606)

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**Author:** [@Unicornemporium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Unicornemporium)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-basic-number-of-projects/27606 "2023-08-30T12:33:24Z")

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This may be a dumb question, but I know that Shapr3d Basic says that you only have the ability to save 2 projects. Say you make something to 3d print, and you export it as an STL and everything is good. Can you delete th…

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