# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=121

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## [Harmonize multiple selection controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/harmonize-multiple-selection-controls/30087)

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**Author:** [@rmeador](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmeador)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/harmonize-multiple-selection-controls/30087 "2024-01-30T16:47:34Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When selecting multiple bodies, the controls are different depending on whether you’re working in the main window or the Items sidebar (on MacOS, at least). In the main window…

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## [Surface Pro 8, Win 11 + Slim Pen 2 Camera Controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pro-8-win-11-slim-pen-2-camera-controls/30065)

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**Author:** [@Plumpo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Plumpo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-pro-8-win-11-slim-pen-2-camera-controls/30065 "2024-01-30T11:56:05Z")

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Greetings, I’m new to Shapr3D and modern modeling/cad software (Miss you AutoCAD2000). I’m using a Surface Pro 8 with the Slim Pen 2 on Windows 11. On the Surface Pro the Pen is recognized from a few millimeters above t…

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## [New tutorials on YouTube by Claas Kuhnen!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-tutorials-on-youtube-by-claas-kuhnen/30079)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-tutorials-on-youtube-by-claas-kuhnen/30079 "2024-01-30T04:55:40Z")

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There are some new tutorials on YouTube by the great Claas Kuhnen! These relatively short and informative videos are perfect for people new (and not so new) to Shapr3d. I enjoyed watching and learning!

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## [Resulting body would not be validate loft error shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resulting-body-would-not-be-validate-loft-error-shapr3d/30052)

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**Author:** [@aqkhana2002](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aqkhana2002)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resulting-body-would-not-be-validate-loft-error-shapr3d/30052 "2024-01-30T04:41:45Z")

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I am trying to do guided loft and I am getting above error all the time no matter what I do. https://youtu.be/nUIdmGp6beY?si=MHbWad5G1z1VJv16 Please help

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## [Reproducible Isolate bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reproducible-isolate-bug/29959)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reproducible-isolate-bug/29959 "2024-01-30T02:50:51Z")

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Here is a bug that I can reproduce on my iPad: Select a face or body or multiple Click Isolate Export (shift cmd E, or top menu ellipsis ) Select what type of export. I tried .3mf and x\_t. Change name. Cursor to text f…

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## [Visualization not applying material correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-applying-material-correctly/30060)

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**Author:** [@treiff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/treiff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-applying-material-correctly/30060 "2024-01-29T19:32:51Z")

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So I’m pretty new to shapr3d and using it primarily to explore different woodworking project ideals. I recently modeled a box with dovetail joints and experimented for the first time using visualization. I’m not reall…

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## [What is the best way to get multiple boxes aligned horisontally and vertically?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-multiple-boxes-aligned-horisontally-and-vertically/27482)

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**Author:** [@anders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/anders)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-multiple-boxes-aligned-horisontally-and-vertically/27482 "2024-01-29T01:36:53Z")

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I’m working on a shelf - it’s going to be made in wood. I cant for the life of me figure out the best (aka fastest) way of aligning all the boxes vertically and horisontally in batches. I can do it one at a time with som…

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## [3D Splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-splines/30067)

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**Author:** [@Dennis\_L](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dennis_L)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-splines/30067 "2024-01-29T11:23:00Z")

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When do you support 3D splines? You can select a point from spline and can move it on two axis but would helpful to move the third axis too in 3d space. Actually you gonna move the hole flat spline. Could help to make …

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## [5.540 - More bug fixes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-540-more-bug-fixes/29927)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-540-more-bug-fixes/29927 "2024-01-19T16:46:20Z")

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Apart from a few bug fixes, this release mostly focused on stability improvements. Make sure to update to 5.540 for a smoother experience and stay tuned for bigger changes.

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## [Render](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render/30066)

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**Author:** [@VematTernenopoulos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VematTernenopoulos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render/30066 "2024-01-29T09:01:35Z")

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I want to add a image and it will also appear in the render. How to do it?

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## [Cant create multiple copies around an axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-multiple-copies-around-an-axis/30048)

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**Author:** [@Chanko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chanko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-multiple-copies-around-an-axis/30048 "2024-01-27T19:49:08Z")

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I am trying to copy multiple instance of a bolt around a circular shape. in the tutorials it shows this easily being done with each instance of the bolt being created at 90º, 180º etc. when I do this I manage the first o…

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## [Multiple Sheete Per Drawing & Drawing Folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-sheete-per-drawing-drawing-folders/30054)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-sheete-per-drawing-drawing-folders/30054 "2024-01-28T12:12:34Z")

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I deal with large assemblies in shapr requiring many 2D drawings. Having multiple sheets per drawing would make things much more convenient, easier to export bulk quantites of drawings, and more organised. Also being a…

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## [Part Enclosure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-enclosure/30046)

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**Author:** [@shapr3dNewb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr3dNewb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-enclosure/30046 "2024-01-27T18:20:07Z")

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Hello. I have a security cam that I would like to hang in a window. There is no window mount for this cam and there are no 3MF/STL/STEP files for the cam so I’m going to have to design a mount myself. I’m considering …

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## [Items list on iPad Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-list-on-ipad-pro/30019)

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**Author:** [@FlyPSV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FlyPSV)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-list-on-ipad-pro/30019 "2024-01-27T12:22:29Z")

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On iPad when sketching in 2D, in the Items list, the sketch appears in “Sketch plane 01” and is followed by a line indicating X sketches where X is the number of elements (lines and curves) that makes up the drawing. Whe…

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## [Sheet metal functions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-functions/27893)

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**Author:** [@Bhorr7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bhorr7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-functions/27893 "2024-01-26T08:48:19Z")

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Is there plans for a sheetmetal function similiar to solidworks or how far away it is if there is plans for it?

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## [Symbols (tangent, Vert/Hor Constraints, etc) too small](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symbols-tangent-vert-hor-constraints-etc-too-small/29848)

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**Author:** [@Imaconvert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Imaconvert)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symbols-tangent-vert-hor-constraints-etc-too-small/29848 "2024-01-26T05:41:28Z")

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Mac OS, two 26" monitors, bus. subscription. Complete newbie here. The little symbols that are used everywhere in sketch mode are extremely tiny, making them almost impossible to interpret. (tangent, vertical/horizontal …

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## [Projecting a hole from one body to another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-hole-from-one-body-to-another/30025)

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**Author:** [@Deadwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deadwood)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-hole-from-one-body-to-another/30025 "2024-01-25T21:00:04Z")

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Hey all. I have a cylinder that’s hollow with 7.5mm walls. I have some holes on the top that are for heated inserts. The cap of the cylinder has holes as well to run bolts through. The floor of the cylinder has pocket…

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## [How to... Loft in a circular path](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-in-a-circular-path/29908)

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**Author:** [@mihaly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mihaly)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-loft-in-a-circular-path/29908 "2024-01-25T14:26:55Z")

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I would like to morph an “M” letter to an “K” letter in a circular shape - so the outlines are connected, but not in straight lines, but via a path of a circle. So the end result would be a cylinder, with two sides showi…

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## [Can you extrude to the extent of another part of the model?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-extrude-to-the-extent-of-another-part-of-the-model/7187)

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**Author:** [@Jameath](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jameath)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-extrude-to-the-extent-of-another-part-of-the-model/7187 "2024-01-25T13:24:57Z")

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Hey All, I’m getting really into my new iPad Pro, the only reason i break out the old laptop nowadays is for Fusion 360, I like Shapr, seems like it would do most of what i do for 3D printing, but I’m stuck a few steps …

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## [Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows/29187)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows/29187 "2024-01-25T11:35:11Z")

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Windows 11 in my Surface Pro is obviously not for Shapr3d. I’ve tried to also get my Spacemouse(3dconnexion) to work properly but compared to my Ipad Pro it is just horrible. Any ideas as to why? Skipping the mouse or S…

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## [Export to Anycubic Photon Workshop doesn't print size I designed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-anycubic-photon-workshop-doesnt-print-size-i-designed/30009)

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**Author:** [@ipadre](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ipadre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-anycubic-photon-workshop-doesnt-print-size-i-designed/30009 "2024-01-24T15:11:59Z")

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I’m designing so that I can print on my Anycubic Photon Mon X 6K. I design in Shapr3D and export to Anycubic Photon Workshop. Everything seems fine, I applied the slicer and export to print. The print never comes out to …

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## [Feature request: setting an angle for extrusion/inclusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-setting-an-angle-for-extrusion-inclusion/16832)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-setting-an-angle-for-extrusion-inclusion/16832 "2024-01-23T16:09:34Z")

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I’m finding that the extrusion feature only runs parallel with the plane being effected. So, if you’re doing a compound taper, you can apply a second angle to an existing angled plane. If there was a control for the de…

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## [Place body on work plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/place-body-on-work-plane/29970)

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**Author:** [@Rocket\_Richie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rocket_Richie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/place-body-on-work-plane/29970 "2024-01-23T14:26:39Z")

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Hello. I accidentally lifted a body above the work plane. How do I set it back down onto the work plane? It seems like I can only tell the body is separated from the work plane when I go to slice it then discover that th…

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## [Coordinate X,Y e Z](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinate-x-y-e-z/29990)

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**Author:** [@Fausto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fausto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coordinate-x-y-e-z/29990 "2024-01-23T13:48:02Z")

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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…

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## [Function sweep.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/function-sweep/29991)

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**Author:** [@Fausto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fausto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/function-sweep/29991 "2024-01-23T13:45:24Z")

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I need to build a cylinder along a “sketch line” made up of about 20 segments and arcs. Every time I go step by step for each segment or arc but a lot of time is wasted. It is possible to carry out the sweep in a single …

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## [Circling groove](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circling-groove/13903)

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**Author:** [@Larrys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larrys)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 9:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circling-groove/13903 "2024-01-23T09:34:39Z")

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How would I draw a circle groove

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## [Trouble excruciating in circles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-excruciating-in-circles/29978)

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**Author:** [@MichaeI](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MichaeI)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-excruciating-in-circles/29978 "2024-01-23T09:13:54Z")

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Hellooo, today I noticed circles weren’t excluding perfectly. It was jagged when I revolved my sketch as well as when excruciating. I made a new file and the same problem occurred. I’m on version 5.531.0 My iPad is 201…

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## [Laptop wall mount for my workshop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laptop-wall-mount-for-my-workshop/29988)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/laptop-wall-mount-for-my-workshop/29988 "2024-01-23T08:25:58Z")

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## [Custom case for Jetson Orin NX/Magewell Capture build](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-case-for-jetson-orin-nx-magewell-capture-build/29892)

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**Author:** [@oviano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oviano)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-case-for-jetson-orin-nx-magewell-capture-build/29892 "2024-01-23T06:08:02Z")

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I had enormous fun creating this in shapr3d (my first project) and printing on a Bambulab P1S. It involved lots of fine-tuning and many “takes” to ensure the components fitted as tightly as possible.

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## [Making text follow curvature of circle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-text-follow-curvature-of-circle/29949)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-text-follow-curvature-of-circle/29949 "2024-01-23T04:03:02Z")

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Hi. A potential client is asking if I can make text appear on the flat top surface of a cylinder, but following the curved perimeter of the (circular) edge. Is there some way to “bend” text to parallel a round edge like …

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