# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=115

[Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md)

**Page:** 116

---

## [X-ray view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-ray-view/30630)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-ray-view/30630 "2024-03-04T04:54:29Z")

</div>

I am wondering if there is a way to view inside an object other than section view. I am a woodworker and I want to see my joinery inside the wood. When using the Subtract feature, you briefly get an X-ray view when firs…

---

## [Equally spread lines or points around a circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equally-spread-lines-or-points-around-a-circle/30619)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@shotfun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shotfun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equally-spread-lines-or-points-around-a-circle/30619 "2024-03-02T21:30:56Z")

</div>

Hey all. I’ve got a project where I need 16 points around the circumference of a circle. There’s another circle inside of that one and that should have the same amount of points. How do I spread points or lines equal…

---

## [Spherical Spring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spherical-spring/11823)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spherical-spring/11823 "2024-03-01T21:30:39Z")

</div>

Recently I was struggling on a design where I needed a shape like a “Spherical Spring”. Failed many times so I took to YouTube to find the answer. After watching a video for SolidWorks on “Spring Ball” something clicked…

---

## [Left-handed ergo mouse case](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed-ergo-mouse-case/30585)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed-ergo-mouse-case/30585 "2024-03-01T17:23:41Z")

</div>

Do you think it is possible to recreate this shape in Shapr3D? I just don’t know how to start doing that. Unfortunately I’m not experienced enough yet. I have only one left hand so I’m trying to make my own left-handed…

---

## [Problem work with Cadmio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-work-with-cadmio/30542)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Gene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gene)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-work-with-cadmio/30542 "2024-03-01T02:08:30Z")

</div>

Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

---

## [Joining models for emblem?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-models-for-emblem/30549)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@FLV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FLV)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joining-models-for-emblem/30549 "2024-02-29T21:46:42Z")

</div>

Hello all, New guy here, learning this awesome piece of kit. I ran into a issue that I cant figure out, I have a model of a horse running, id like to join 4 together, to make 1 long emblem for a car. here is the idea as…

---

## [Cannot change thickness of tube](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-change-thickness-of-tube/30592)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-change-thickness-of-tube/30592 "2024-02-29T16:05:24Z")

</div>

Hi, I’ve spent a few hours trying to increase the thickness of the tube. I need to keep the outside diameter the same but change the inside to 50, so that there’s a total thickness of 8.5mm instead of 3mm. I’ve attached …

---

## [How to add a texture pattern like gyroid to this or any type of pattern?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-a-texture-pattern-like-gyroid-to-this-or-any-type-of-pattern/30587)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Alexander191](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexander191)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-a-texture-pattern-like-gyroid-to-this-or-any-type-of-pattern/30587 "2024-02-29T13:32:37Z")

</div>

How to add a textured pattern like gyroid to this or any type of pattern?

---

## [SVG file exports for Shaper Origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-file-exports-for-shaper-origin/6437)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Fillister](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fillister)\
**Replies:** 84\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-file-exports-for-shaper-origin/6437 "2024-02-29T09:46:59Z")

</div>

In July David R. requested including the SVG file format as a possible export option. I make the same request. I am using the Shaper Origin AR controlled router (it is amazing by the way). SVG files control the operat…

---

## [How to loft this two faces I have stuck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-this-two-faces-i-have-stuck/30577)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Pav09990](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pav09990)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-this-two-faces-i-have-stuck/30577 "2024-02-29T09:41:20Z")

</div>

I have stuck with this loft option to achieve „stairs hand Rail” Effect What I’m doing wrong please help

---

## [Error The model is incompatible with this version of Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-the-model-is-incompatible-with-this-version-of-shapr3d/30566)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ProfRamsay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ProfRamsay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-the-model-is-incompatible-with-this-version-of-shapr3d/30566 "2024-02-29T04:05:29Z")

</div>

I’m working with students who are submitting their Shapr files for feedback and grading. I get the error Import Failed The model is incompatible with this version of Shapr3D. I have students working on ipads, desktop…

---

## [Align is useful...when you know how to use it!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-is-useful-when-you-know-how-to-use-it/30489)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-is-useful-when-you-know-how-to-use-it/30489 "2024-02-29T02:08:19Z")

</div>

I can’t believe I’m posting this because I despise the Align tool…as @Peter\_Gy and other Shapr3D staff members are aware :wink: I think I finally figured out the secret to the Align tool…use it with a Construction Plane!…

---

## [Revolve clipping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-clipping/30570)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@acrawford](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/acrawford)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-clipping/30570 "2024-02-28T19:44:58Z")

</div>

I’m modeling a frame being built around a parabolic dish. After finding the radius of the curvature and using the revolve tool to model the 1.5" tubing- can I “trim” the rest of the circle? I’m hoping to extract the port…

---

## [How to modify multiple duplicate shapes at once](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modify-multiple-duplicate-shapes-at-once/3832)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Likelylad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Likelylad)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-modify-multiple-duplicate-shapes-at-once/3832 "2024-02-28T13:35:04Z")

</div>

Hi I’m new to Shapr3D so apologies if this answer is covered elsewhere - I’ve spent a long time looking through the tutorials, have Googled and not found a solution. I’m creating a design that involves duplicate parts …

---

## [Splitting project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-project/30563)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Woa\_Creative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woa_Creative)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splitting-project/30563 "2024-02-28T11:56:49Z")

</div>

\#movingfolders #splittingproject Dear community, Over the time my project got to big and the program crashes more often… How could I split a project. Meaning putting ~ around half of the existing folders in a new proj…

---

## [Weld line for Loft function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weld-line-for-loft-function/30569)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Martin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weld-line-for-loft-function/30569 "2024-02-28T10:09:34Z")

</div>

Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. I am relatively new to the scene, I am struggling to loft objects that have multiple lines joining. Various radiuses flow into each other. I am stuck and working …

---

## [Importing CAD file DWG files to view ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-cad-file-dwg-files-to-view/30515)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Vice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-cad-file-dwg-files-to-view/30515 "2024-02-28T01:45:05Z")

</div>

I am reviewing Shapr3D to purchase to view cad drawings (dwg/dfx) files and to created drawing 2d and 3d. When importing the file I do not get details of the project such as dimensions and alpha description. Would this…

---

## [Is 3-finger Orbit or Pan possible on Mac today?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-3-finger-orbit-or-pan-possible-on-mac-today/30556)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jnygaard.dk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jnygaard.dk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-3-finger-orbit-or-pan-possible-on-mac-today/30556 "2024-02-27T22:29:46Z")

</div>

Are there any Mac experts around?? I been looking into the trackpad gestures and see there is a lot of settings. Some hidden under Accessibility. Like “3-finger drag”. This turns in to select in Shapr3D, which is kinda…

---

## [Options for Displaying Reference Objects, Sketches, or Images in a Non-Selectable Manner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/options-for-displaying-reference-objects-sketches-or-images-in-a-non-selectable-manner/30528)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@RobyToby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobyToby)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/options-for-displaying-reference-objects-sketches-or-images-in-a-non-selectable-manner/30528 "2024-02-27T19:43:23Z")

</div>

Hello, Is there a way to display objects, sketches, or images as a reference, but make them non-selectable? or example, I have the image of a blueprint, and on top of that, layers of redrawn areas. Above those, addition…

---

## [Sketches from Objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-from-objects/30518)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@8ngel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/8ngel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-from-objects/30518 "2024-02-27T16:50:42Z")

</div>

Hey there! I was wondering if the app is able to generate sketches from objects. I made an object using sketches and then I made some alterations to the object. The sketch obviously doesn’t reflect the new dimensions of…

---

## [5.560 - Instantly export to .shapr format from the Dashboard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-560-instantly-export-to-shapr-format-from-the-dashboard/30438)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-560-instantly-export-to-shapr-format-from-the-dashboard/30438 "2024-02-27T11:14:14Z")

</div>

This release brings a simple but efficient update to your workflow. New: Instantly export projects in .shapr format directly from the Dashboard with just a simple right-click or long-press. Update Shapr3D now and le…

---

## [How do i change to absolute dimension instead of addition?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-to-absolute-dimension-instead-of-addition/30545)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@hanbaobao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hanbaobao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-change-to-absolute-dimension-instead-of-addition/30545 "2024-02-27T08:18:08Z")

</div>

Hi all, I am currently using shapr3d on Mac. I recall that when changing dimension of extrusion, it was always to change the absolute dimension, however idk is it some settings i did or updates that it become additio…

---

## [Motorbike Cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorbike-cylinder/30543)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Hatta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hatta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorbike-cylinder/30543 "2024-02-27T07:03:02Z")

</div>

Hi there I‘m working on this Projekt for about two years now. But now I‘m facing the Problem of getting an error when I try to Export the project as STL file. What‘s causing that Problem? Thanks and greetings Harry

---

## [How to rotate the main body so its like a twisted body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-rotate-the-main-body-so-its-like-a-twisted-body/30516)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Alexander191](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexander191)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-rotate-the-main-body-so-its-like-a-twisted-body/30516 "2024-02-27T01:54:59Z")

</div>

I want to be able to twist the body so the segments are diagonal. How can I do this? Thanks

---

## [Moving stuff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-stuff/30498)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-stuff/30498 "2024-02-26T00:24:48Z")

</div>

Can someone please tell me there’s a way to move an image to line up with a sketch aside from the dead centre of the image? Video shows difficulty trying to line up the square. Some might say draw on the image, but tha…

---

## [Link two sketch lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-two-sketch-lines/30522)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-two-sketch-lines/30522 "2024-02-25T22:15:08Z")

</div>

Hi all, Feeling a little dumb. I have two sketch lines I want to link, so that if I update the outer line, the inner line will follow it and keep the same distance between. I’ve not used the many constraint tools befor…

---

## [2D drawing - centerline between two arcs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-centerline-between-two-arcs/30510)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Franz\_Kolenz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Franz_Kolenz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-centerline-between-two-arcs/30510 "2024-02-25T20:40:30Z")

</div>

Hi @, How can I draw a centerline between two concentric arcs?

---

## [My first share](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-share/30517)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Martin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-share/30517 "2024-02-25T16:37:24Z")

</div>

Sketchup and I have come a long way but finally found its replacement. I struggle a lot at times, but that is how I learn. Cant believe how quickly I designed this. My problem is I still think in Sketchup ways, …

---

## [Measuring (not point to point)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-not-point-to-point/30504)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@alvitdk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alvitdk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-not-point-to-point/30504 "2024-02-25T10:23:54Z")

</div>

Hi, just starting with Shapr3D and have designed quite a good amount of working models to feed my 3D printer successfully, some of them rather complex. What I struggle with is the basic function of measuring between side…

---

## [Airless Basketball?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airless-basketball/30496)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/airless-basketball/30496 "2024-02-24T15:18:02Z")

</div>

How would you evenly space equal sized hexagons to create a mesh on a shelled sphere or semi-sphere in order to create similar to the recently revealed “airless basketball”?

[Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=114)

[Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=116)