# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=14

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## [ARGB pixel ring holder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/argb-pixel-ring-holder/40647)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/argb-pixel-ring-holder/40647 "2026-04-16T00:55:10Z")

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Working on several pixel ring designs . This is my latest design to help wrangle them for bread boarding my experiments. Got it right the first time thanks to Shapr. Uploaded for everyone.

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## [Default bodies and sketches default to their own folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-bodies-and-sketches-default-to-their-own-folders/40645)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/default-bodies-and-sketches-default-to-their-own-folders/40645 "2026-04-14T14:38:55Z")

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Sure would be nice if we could tick a box and have sketches and plains (etc) auto-magically default to “Sketches” folder and new bodies to a “Bodies” folder. Might increase productivity for some or many?

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## [Parametric fencing panel ZAUNFELD parametrisch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-fencing-panel-zaunfeld-parametrisch/40615)

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**Author:** [@Blacksmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Blacksmith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-fencing-panel-zaunfeld-parametrisch/40615 "2026-04-14T02:43:14Z")

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Choose size, material, and number of bars – you get a complete railing panel. Wähle Größe, Material und Stabanzahl - du bekommst ein vollständiges Geländerfeld https://app.shapr3d.com/v/YQdNCntouwI0xZQYxmi1Y

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## [Recommendation for free .glb material database](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recommendation-for-free-glb-material-database/40652)

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**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recommendation-for-free-glb-material-database/40652 "2026-04-13T19:37:38Z")

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Hey friends, is there a well-accessible free database on the internet to share and find .glb-textures with online preview? Thanks! Edit: obviously I used a search engine but didn’t really get nice results … perhaps yo…

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## [Powerful variable system needed please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/powerful-variable-system-needed-please/40415)

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**Author:** [@GodGnidoc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GodGnidoc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/powerful-variable-system-needed-please/40415 "2026-04-13T19:23:52Z")

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Hi, dear Shapr3D team: I’ve just been playing around with Shapr3D for a few hours, and this powerful modeling platform deeply attracts me. Here are some ideas from me after trying out what Shapr3D provides. Hope you li…

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## [I am not able to create threads on the windows version of this product](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-am-not-able-to-create-threads-on-the-windows-version-of-this-product/40648)

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**Author:** [@jsinicro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsinicro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-am-not-able-to-create-threads-on-the-windows-version-of-this-product/40648 "2026-04-13T03:55:37Z")

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I am not able to create threads on the windows version of this product any help much appreciated. the windows ui is very different than the tabled versions. I wish I could get my refund but I am sure is to late. I spent …

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## [Le logiciel es geler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/le-logiciel-es-geler/40646)

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**Author:** [@Maxime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Maxime)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/le-logiciel-es-geler/40646 "2026-04-12T18:48:21Z")

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J ai commencer a dessiner une pièce mais après quelque fonction je peux pus rien faire meme si je ferme et je réouvre le logiciel aider moi svp Merci

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## [I'm a beginner and I need help creating a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-a-beginner-and-i-need-help-creating-a-model/40643)

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**Author:** [@Ilya319](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ilya319)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-a-beginner-and-i-need-help-creating-a-model/40643 "2026-04-12T16:49:55Z")

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I created the basis for the model, but I don’t know how to create the part that I marked in the photo. How do I create this form? Help please

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## [Uploaded Images not visible in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056)

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**Author:** [@hheckel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hheckel)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056 "2026-04-12T12:08:27Z")

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Uploaded images (construction mode, e.g. a painting on a wall) are not visible in Visualization view (and also web viewer)… Or did i miss something?

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## [Why am I unable to open the shapr3d application on my windows computer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-am-i-unable-to-open-the-shapr3d-application-on-my-windows-computer/40640)

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**Author:** [@iunhatemath](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iunhatemath)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-am-i-unable-to-open-the-shapr3d-application-on-my-windows-computer/40640 "2026-04-11T05:21:06Z")

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The shapr3d window just close automatically when I try to open the application

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## [Noob here, I need help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/noob-here-i-need-help/40562)

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**Author:** [@shjr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shjr3d)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/noob-here-i-need-help/40562 "2026-04-10T20:29:03Z")

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Hello all, I’m very new here, in fact, I’ve just created this account. A little bit of me, I’m a software developer that is trying to learn CAD, since I have a 3d printer and wanted to come up with some designs of my o…

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## [Versioning: Add GIT abilities to Shapr3D pls!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/versioning-add-git-abilities-to-shapr3d-pls/25695)

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**Author:** [@Patchwork](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Patchwork)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/versioning-add-git-abilities-to-shapr3d-pls/25695 "2026-04-10T15:03:24Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. It is too easy to accidentally mess up a design in a way that you cannot easily revert by making more changes to it. Adding versioning to Shapr3D would be a godse…

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## [High idle CPU cycles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-idle-cpu-cycles/40637)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-idle-cpu-cycles/40637 "2026-04-09T19:38:26Z")

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I’ve noticed that Shapr3D seems to consume relatively high CPU cycles, even when idle - that is, even when not interacting with the app. This is true, even when there is no model open (just the app open to the home scre…

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## [Motorcycle wheel hub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076 "2026-04-09T18:26:41Z")

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I’ve been designing a front hub for my motorcycle (chopper) for quite a while now, and I think I might have the design about finished. Hopefully we’ll start machining it in the next week or so. I modeled the spokes, Ak…

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## [Edge n chamfer control](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-n-chamfer-control/40628)

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**Author:** [@Piggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Piggy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-n-chamfer-control/40628 "2026-04-09T09:54:31Z")

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New user hi everyone. I used the chamfer operation… but I cannot control where the edge I circled lands vertically. I tried select the top face n move up, same with edges… doing this janks the obj. I’m trying to maintain…

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## [Tread pattern around a track](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tread-pattern-around-a-track/40624)

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**Author:** [@newgame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/newgame)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tread-pattern-around-a-track/40624 "2026-04-09T07:32:07Z")

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Hello everyone. I use shapr3d for my own model making and i can’t figure this out. I sometimes buy models and chance them to my needs but in this case im lost. How can you create a tread pattern around a shape that is…

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## [Subscription Plans Changed?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-plans-changed/40626)

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**Author:** [@mrkleen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrkleen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-plans-changed/40626 "2026-04-08T23:40:40Z")

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So while looking for some CAD software I could use on my iPad Pro I ran across Shapr3D as what seems like the only real option. When I went to the website I saw that there is a Pro plan for $299/year. Pretty steep for my…

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## [Font Issue |?| |?| |?| |?| |?| |?|](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/font-issue/40625)

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**Author:** [@polsunicorn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/polsunicorn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/font-issue/40625 "2026-04-08T18:02:13Z")

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Hello all! I’m having an issue with fonts that I am hoping someone can help me with. I was looking for new fonts (specifically a stencil-style font with bridges). I decided to download all the extra fonts you can access…

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## [How do I rotate around an ellipse?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-rotate-around-an-ellipse/40616)

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**Author:** [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-rotate-around-an-ellipse/40616 "2026-04-08T18:00:17Z")

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I am attempting to creating a pendulum rack, where the spools move around the ellipse, but don’t rotate. I expect you understand, a center point through the spools would follow the track in the ellipse. I greatly apprec…

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## [Human ear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/human-ear/40623)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/human-ear/40623 "2026-04-08T15:14:59Z")

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## [Same problem any idea why this happens?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/same-problem-any-idea-why-this-happens/40617)

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**Author:** [@Justquestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Justquestions)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/same-problem-any-idea-why-this-happens/40617 "2026-04-08T03:24:19Z")

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## [Export as GLB please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-as-glb-please/32189)

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**Author:** [@Muffel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Muffel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-as-glb-please/32189 "2026-04-08T01:18:48Z")

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Dear Shapr3d! could you guys please please add a GLB export format. Most of further display apps or routines wants GLB-files as source files only. Windows-Shapr3D users have no export function for exporting object&text…

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## [How do I figure out where the break is?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611 "2026-04-06T22:45:28Z")

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I had selected the edges from an object and projected them onto a plane. But I cannot for the life of me get the edges to be contiguous to create a sketch that I can extrude. I have zoomed all the way to .0001mm at every…

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## [CHALLENGE Ribbon bend](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/challenge-ribbon-bend/40608)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/challenge-ribbon-bend/40608 "2026-04-06T14:51:24Z")

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I have tried many ways to do a ribbon-like bend (see images). This software struggles a bit with less uniform shapes like a twisted/tilted whatever non-u-shaped bend :sweat\_smile: ‘Sketches’ are very rigid and 2-di…

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## [Drawings - Presets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-presets/40614)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-presets/40614 "2026-04-05T22:52:32Z")

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Hi All, I find my self having to select 3rd Angle projection for each sheet i draw. Is there a way to get shapr to remember my preference or set it? Also it would be good to have it do 3rd angle projection for when it…

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## [Part Library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-library/40598)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-library/40598 "2026-04-05T22:44:42Z")

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Hi, I have a part library. Is there a simple way to drag and drop from with in shapr3d or do I have to store export and store these locally on my computer (im using windows)? Or is there a way to find the “local” folde…

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## [Graphics Device Disconnected error messages](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/graphics-device-disconnected-error-messages/40477)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/graphics-device-disconnected-error-messages/40477 "2026-04-05T19:42:41Z")

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While using Shapr3D yesterday, I repeatedly received “Graphics Device Disconnected” error messages that explained “Shapr3D lost access to the graphics adapter, causing the workspace to close.” This happened at variable i…

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## [Aligning multiple objects to one object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-multiple-objects-to-one-object/40601)

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**Author:** [@Zoli20ga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zoli20ga)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-multiple-objects-to-one-object/40601 "2026-04-05T16:57:59Z")

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I am trying to align these 4 cylinders in their current orientation into the center of the block. I have been searching on and off all day. It is kind of discouraging considering that this can be done in Tinkercad in abo…

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## [Grouping bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-bodies/40610)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-bodies/40610 "2026-04-05T16:12:22Z")

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We need to group objects. Period. Not multi-selection but grouping multiple selections so they can be treated as one. This is an essential feature in vector programs. Sorely needed here.

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## [How to create a loft that moves behind itself?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-loft-that-moves-behind-itself/40597)

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**Author:** [@balboah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/balboah)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-loft-that-moves-behind-itself/40597 "2026-04-05T10:45:44Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to understand how to create a lofted body that does not just follow guides in a single plane, but also moves smoothly in 3D space. What I’m trying to build is an S-shaped curve network where the tail …

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