# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=133

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## [Extrude not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-not-working/28972)

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**Author:** [@Mark290](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mark290)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-not-working/28972 "2023-11-18T22:24:42Z")

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I have a very simple project that has completely baffled me. An 85X85X20 box. I need round holes 4mm wide going straight thru and holes on the 3 surfaces for concentric circles of 9mm. I am having all kinds of trouble ex…

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## [Re generate a sketch form an extruded shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/re-generate-a-sketch-form-an-extruded-shape/28963)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/re-generate-a-sketch-form-an-extruded-shape/28963 "2023-11-18T12:03:09Z")

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While working on a project, I erases my original sketch by error, probably cleaning my project. I would like to recreate a sketch form my object to pursue my project. Is there a wise solution to do this?

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## [Implementing an explosion view on the web](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/implementing-an-explosion-view-on-the-web/28958)

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**Author:** [@liwang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/liwang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/implementing-an-explosion-view-on-the-web/28958 "2023-11-18T05:22:27Z")

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This might be a feature that can be easily implemented, as I found this explosion view on a web page that runs smoothly in a browser. The website link has been attached, hopefully it will be helpful for Shapr3D. Robot S…

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## [Copy and paste-able history](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-able-history/28920)

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**Author:** [@dloveaus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dloveaus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-able-history/28920 "2023-11-18T05:19:02Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Once you’ve built a feature whose build process you’d like to re-use, but at a different size, on a different body, it …

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## [3D Scan & Subtract in Shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scan-subtract-in-shapr/23599)

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**Author:** [@MCSDesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MCSDesign)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scan-subtract-in-shapr/23599 "2023-11-17T14:42:47Z")

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Hi there, been actively using shapr the last 2-3 years from my iPad Pro and love it. I focus on designing upgrade parts for scale model cars to be 3D printed - either more detailed & realistic than what’s available in k…

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## [To add lights in visualisation.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-add-lights-in-visualisation/28954)

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**Author:** [@surya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/surya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-add-lights-in-visualisation/28954 "2023-11-17T08:08:21Z")

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it will be really helpful if that is possible, i am making car headlights and i want a glowing effect for that with variety of colour and ability to control the glow.

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## [Trying to use Union to merge objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-use-union-to-merge-objects/28859)

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**Author:** [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 5:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-use-union-to-merge-objects/28859 "2023-11-17T05:45:25Z")

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In the attached file, I have the four slices joined together by a cylinder at the top. I can use Union to join one slice with the cylinder, but after that all I get is “Boolean Operation Failed”. What am I doing wrong? A…

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## [Export fails, just reverts to intro screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-fails-just-reverts-to-intro-screen/28945)

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**Author:** [@ddragons](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ddragons)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-fails-just-reverts-to-intro-screen/28945 "2023-11-16T21:57:23Z")

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I’m trying to export a simple model to either .3mf or .stl file format. Everything goes to plan, I select the location to save to on my PC but then when I click export it just jumps to the intro screen without saving. An…

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## [No architectural View Scale options?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-architectural-view-scale-options/28931)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-architectural-view-scale-options/28931 "2023-11-16T18:43:34Z")

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I’m in the United States. I just completed an architectural drawing of a friend’s existing restaurant so he can submit the drawing (as required by the state) to ensure code compliance. When I export the drawing as a PDF …

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## [Windows Updates?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-updates/28941)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-updates/28941 "2023-11-16T12:43:00Z")

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I need to work on a project on my desktop but apparently windows is not up to date and I can’t force it to update to a new version to utilize the cloud saves. I also can’t export as a shapr project as it has the same pro…

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## [Shapr3D installation failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-installation-failed/28627)

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**Author:** [@BalcarrasSch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BalcarrasSch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-installation-failed/28627 "2023-11-16T11:27:33Z")

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See attached screenshot. Windows 10 Education 10.0.19045 Build 19045

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## [Modeling an iglu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-an-iglu/28937)

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**Author:** [@alioth74](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alioth74)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-an-iglu/28937 "2023-11-16T06:58:02Z")

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Hello community. I am modeling an igloo, or at least trying to. I have built the dome, and trying to make the tiles using the projector tool to extrude them, but it becomes really messy when reaching the top part of th…

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## [Sharing a full folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-a-full-folder/28933)

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**Author:** [@Luxs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luxs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-a-full-folder/28933 "2023-11-16T05:43:15Z")

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Is there a way to share a full folder at once? So i have multiple designs in 1 folder that are ment for the same project and now i want to send them all at the same time as a folder but i can only send 1 project at once? …

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## [Cant figure this out . Help please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-figure-this-out-help-please/26912)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-figure-this-out-help-please/26912 "2023-11-16T05:08:41Z")

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I am trying to draw a marquetry patern but cant get it correct. Included are picture of what im trying to achive but the inner and outer curves are different sizes. Must be tired since ive tried a while now and even as…

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## [Colored tool icons, please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colored-tool-icons-please/28942)

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**Author:** [@CurlyBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CurlyBee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colored-tool-icons-please/28942 "2023-11-16T02:25:36Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: I would really like to request that the icons have some added color…did we have this before the most recent major update? There is something different about this new version th…

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## [Loft tool problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-problems/28932)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-problems/28932 "2023-11-16T00:13:44Z")

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I’m trying to make an organiser to fit inside a box. It is basically a series of thin wall boxes standing next to each other. When I sketch out a base and and a corresponding upper end sketch I can loft what are essenti…

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## [Generative Design Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-design-tool/23670)

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**Author:** [@gamoruso](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gamoruso)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generative-design-tool/23670 "2023-11-15T22:28:12Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Creating organic and optimal parts to save on weight. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feat…

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## [Translate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate/28939)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate/28939 "2023-11-15T21:52:10Z")

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Can anyone tell why I can’t translate the bead rail (in blue) to the bead rail (in grey). When I try to use translate the pick point goes somewhere random rather than on the point I want to pick. On iPad. Nick

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## [Reims Cathedral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reims-cathedral/28893)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reims-cathedral/28893 "2023-11-15T16:00:03Z")

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## [Empty STL space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/empty-stl-space/28657)

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**Author:** [@Microworld](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Microworld)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/empty-stl-space/28657 "2023-11-15T10:01:42Z")

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Hi. I have a problem with Stl files. In fact, this is already visible at the level of creation in shapr. The interior of the object is empty. The 3D printer program shows the same thing. where am I going wrong?

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## [Creating flat patterns from projections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-flat-patterns-from-projections/28925)

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**Author:** [@Matteo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matteo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-flat-patterns-from-projections/28925 "2023-11-14T21:35:26Z")

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I am working on a Shapr 3D drawing, specifically related to 3D CAD design. The drawing you see represents the front and back of a chair’s backrest. It is made of flat polyurethane, which is always processed into fl…

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## [Reposting: "Add objects to an existing Shapr3D 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reposting-add-objects-to-an-existing-shapr3d-2d-drawing/28857)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reposting-add-objects-to-an-existing-shapr3d-2d-drawing/28857 "2023-11-14T13:29:12Z")

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When is this big issue going to be addressed hopefully soon. This is something that I have commented on before, imagine you are creating a assembly and you creates a drawing from that assembly with many bodies and now t…

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## [Mac - Switch between trackpad and mouse navigation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-switch-between-trackpad-and-mouse-navigation/28886)

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**Author:** [@Joris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joris)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-switch-between-trackpad-and-mouse-navigation/28886 "2023-11-14T10:40:57Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D on a Mac Mini with keyboard and mouse. At one point I was prompted to choose between trackpad navigation, and mouse based navigation. I think I picked trackpad by mistake. Now trying to move around a …

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## [New step by step tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-step-by-step-tutorials/25754)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-step-by-step-tutorials/25754 "2023-11-14T10:23:58Z")

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Hello, My request is to make some more new step-by-step tutorials. This is really helpfull to use, learn and understand Shapr3D. Especially the videos from Mr Claas Kuhnen did helped me a lot to understand it and also h…

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## [Can't login to an app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-login-to-an-app/28898)

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**Author:** [@asimonov](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/asimonov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-login-to-an-app/28898 "2023-11-14T06:15:57Z")

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Hello, I have encountered issues while logging in my account from Shapr3D app in window. After I clicked “Log In” button and completed the logging in process in browser, browser sent me back to the app which shows that…

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## [5.492 - Folders are here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-492-folders-are-here/28619)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-492-folders-are-here/28619 "2023-11-14T03:06:42Z")

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The wait is over: folders are finally out! New: Now you can create folders to organize your projects effortlessly. Add new folders with just a simple click or tap, and easily move your projects with drag-and-drop. A new…

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## [Export design into a 2D format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-design-into-a-2d-format/28891)

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**Author:** [@Jwardlow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jwardlow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-design-into-a-2d-format/28891 "2023-11-13T22:48:17Z")

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Hi there, I have created a design which is essentially a bunch of profiles that I need to send to a CNC routing firm to get the parts cut from MDF. I have so far sent them an STL of the design, but they have asked to re…

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## [simplify the switch visualising/modeling ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-the-switch-visualising-modeling/28921)

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**Author:** [@maximeneko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/maximeneko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-the-switch-visualising-modeling/28921 "2023-11-13T22:48:09Z")

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is it possible to simplify the switch between both modes, visualising and modeling by just one click on a the same button. actually a drop-down table arrives when there are only two choices, one of which is active. a sw…

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## [Items manager appearing on the righ side of the screen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-manager-appearing-on-the-righ-side-of-the-screen/24213)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-manager-appearing-on-the-righ-side-of-the-screen/24213 "2023-11-13T21:27:28Z")

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Hi, The items manager has suddenly switched to the right hand side of the screen. It’s not the left/right setting (as it remains on the right with both settings). If you pin the manager it switches to the left hand side…

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## [Soft shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/soft-shapes/28897)

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**Author:** [@Matteo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matteo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/soft-shapes/28897 "2023-11-13T20:48:10Z")

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I need help with navigating Shapr 3D. I find it difficult to create smooth shapes with Shapr 3D. I’m certainly approaching it the wrong way. I would like to create new forms starting from a similar idea; how should I app…

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