# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=140

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## [Add the ability to create a gear easily like in Fusion 360?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-the-ability-to-create-a-gear-easily-like-in-fusion-360/28317)

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**Author:** [@CutMaster](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CutMaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-the-ability-to-create-a-gear-easily-like-in-fusion-360/28317 "2023-10-09T07:42:42Z")

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It could be great if you can add, just like in Fusion360, the ability to create a gear without having to made TOOOONS of things that I have seen on videos (circles, then circles, the circles, then removing lines, then… o…

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## [Can't log in or reset password](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-log-in-or-reset-password/28289)

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**Author:** [@seaniepie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seaniepie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-log-in-or-reset-password/28289 "2023-10-09T07:22:22Z")

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I am trying to log into my account on both the iPad and browser but my password is now not recognised. I click the link to reset the password and enter the email but receive nothing in my inbox. It’s now the weekend so w…

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## [SVG Export local alternative](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-local-alternative/9164)

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**Author:** [@Fillister](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fillister)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-local-alternative/9164 "2023-10-08T23:54:22Z")

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EDIT: It’s here! SVG Export local alternative - #9 by Seb\_Shapr3D While waiting for a native Shaper3D SVG export option, I found a method that can be used to produce SVG files completely on the iPad. I had been using M…

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## [Non manifold sketch, how can I fix it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold-sketch-how-can-i-fix-it/20360)

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**Author:** [@JaxSC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JaxSC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-manifold-sketch-how-can-i-fix-it/20360 "2023-10-08T21:07:38Z")

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Hello, I’m very new to Shapr3D, and for a school project I need to make a keychain. I went with something a little bit ambitious, but I’ve finished the main sketch, when I tried to extrude it, it said it was non-manifol…

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## [The ability to change the order of left side menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ability-to-change-the-order-of-left-side-menu/28315)

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**Author:** [@Jermacalocas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jermacalocas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-ability-to-change-the-order-of-left-side-menu/28315 "2023-10-08T20:33:39Z")

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. The problem that this feature will solve: When in landscape on the iPad I end up with the sketch tools being cut off with a single button to reveal the remaining tools. I use some of those more than others and it’s f…

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## [Export zigzag shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-zigzag-shape/27736)

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**Author:** [@nets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nets)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-zigzag-shape/27736 "2023-10-08T16:49:07Z")

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Hi Shapr3D community, I’m slowly getting the hang of this, but can’t seem to wrap my head around this export issue. The situation Three layers: (1) inner, (2) middle, and (3) zigzag. The latter doesn’t seem to be conn…

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## [View Manipulation by Mouse in Windows 10 by Beta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-manipulation-by-mouse-in-windows-10-by-beta/28313)

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**Author:** [@dicksonsham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dicksonsham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-manipulation-by-mouse-in-windows-10-by-beta/28313 "2023-10-08T16:06:59Z")

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In default view orientation x-y-z (as below picture), it is normal. i can change viewpoints easily by mouse (that is, when the mouse moves up & down, then the model rolls up & down; when the mouse moves left & right, the…

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## [The New UI is Bad, Sorry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-new-ui-is-bad-sorry/28079)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-new-ui-is-bad-sorry/28079 "2023-10-08T15:20:01Z")

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I am on Shapr3D version 5.460.0 (5746). On desktop (I use MacOS), the new UI is poor. It is significantly worse than the previous UI, requiring multiple mouse clicks and careful hunting for buttons to achieve common ou…

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## [ESC key operation option for Sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/esc-key-operation-option-for-sketch-mode/28300)

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**Author:** [@Martybartfast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martybartfast)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/esc-key-operation-option-for-sketch-mode/28300 "2023-10-07T16:54:05Z")

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I keep accidentally exiting sketch mode by hitting the ESC key. This relates to MAC / Windows versions. I admit I am an ESC key tapper… I guess it comes from using AutoCAD! Anyway, when I’m in Sketch mode I tend to tap …

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## [Colors for cross section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colors-for-cross-section/28290)

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**Author:** [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colors-for-cross-section/28290 "2023-10-06T19:04:03Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team When using the cross section view for multiple components, it would be helpful if the cross sections of each part also reflected the body’s color, or a different cross hatch design. I’ve shown an examp…

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## [2 Point and 3 Point Circle Creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-point-and-3-point-circle-creation/28266)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-point-and-3-point-circle-creation/28266 "2023-10-06T14:53:21Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Creating circles when you don’t know where the center is. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: This would give users the option of creating a c…

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## [Little bug on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/little-bug-on-ipad/28278)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/little-bug-on-ipad/28278 "2023-10-06T14:24:42Z")

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This little visual bug on iPad is not a show stopper. After opening the Items sidebar the first time on iPad (both HBPM Beta and stable) the text box at the top needs to wrap the text. After clicking it, it expands to a…

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## [Item shown in red text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-shown-in-red-text/28282)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-shown-in-red-text/28282 "2023-10-05T19:20:42Z")

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Often when I import a STEP file, the item in the left sidebar appears with red text. I assume that’s some sort of error but I can’t find anywhere to identify what the error is. I’m importing files exported from Fusion 36…

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## [Why can't I chamfer this edge more than this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-chamfer-this-edge-more-than-this/28281)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-i-chamfer-this-edge-more-than-this/28281 "2023-10-05T18:36:23Z")

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45 mm results in operation failed. Seems I’m getting this quite often for very simple solids lately. Any explanation appreciated!

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## [UI modelling/visualisation/drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-modelling-visualisation-drawings/28277)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-modelling-visualisation-drawings/28277 "2023-10-05T15:20:56Z")

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Hi, Quick thought on the modelling/visualisation/drawings buttons at the top left of the screen (iPad). This has been partly mentioned before but I’m not finding the post. There are the 3 district working environments …

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## [Directly 2D Print out form Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directly-2d-print-out-form-shapr3d/28199)

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**Author:** [@Cemay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cemay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directly-2d-print-out-form-shapr3d/28199 "2023-10-05T14:41:27Z")

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Hello every one…. I am new on shapr3d and I have ben learning for a while. When i want to directly 2D print out with a Classic paper writer printer, i can’t see a choices. How can i print out 2d without saving a PDF.

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## [Help with crashes glitches ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-crashes-glitches/28267)

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**Author:** [@Ptikyle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ptikyle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-crashes-glitches/28267 "2023-10-05T06:01:45Z")

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I started using Shapr3D a few weeks ago and never had any crash or glitch. Now I have 4-5 projects and once a current project gets a little complex I get crashes and have issues performing split body commands and other …

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## [Loft problem.,](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-problem/28252)

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**Author:** [@llllllllllllllllilil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/llllllllllllllllilil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-problem/28252 "2023-10-04T16:05:39Z")

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I’m trying to loft a sketch of 5 complex curves with different slopes but for some reason I keep getting a message saying “all profiles should be positioned in a way the lofted body won’t self intersect” or “This selecti…

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## [New user, would like to elaborate. ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-would-like-to-elaborate/28259)

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**Author:** [@FabrikaForma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FabrikaForma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-would-like-to-elaborate/28259 "2023-10-04T14:46:02Z")

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Hello folks. I recently got introduced to Sharp3D, I’m very positive about it since it has speed up my drawing/designing process. I mainly design furniture and house components, shapr3D is perfect for this purpose. Espe…

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## [Creation of a Mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-of-a-mesh/28248)

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**Author:** [@BitterPablo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BitterPablo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creation-of-a-mesh/28248 "2023-10-04T14:45:49Z")

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This feature will simplify the mesh creation I tried to create a Mesh as a radio panel grid with multiple small holes and Shapr3D took a lot of time to think, so I think we need a tool that simplify mesh creation over m…

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## [How to make a honeycomb pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-honeycomb-pattern/17600)

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**Author:** [@Zod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zod)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-honeycomb-pattern/17600 "2023-10-04T14:28:54Z")

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Hi guys, I work in film and television. I have been asked to make a snoot for a light. The snoot is a box that fits on a light and focuses the beam. At the end of the snoot will be a honeycomb pattern made up of 1/4" hex…

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## [Change Installation location ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-installation-location/28256)

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**Author:** [@Leboo95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leboo95)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-installation-location/28256 "2023-10-04T13:23:47Z")

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Hi There, I would love to install the software, but my main C drive is almost full. Got another drive installed to my computer with letter D. Is there any solution that I could use to install it into the D drive?

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## [Emoji support? 🤨](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emoji-support/28052)

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**Author:** [@gex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gex)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/emoji-support/28052 "2023-10-04T08:31:05Z")

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it was a little bit of a surprise that in 2023 i cannot use the full utf-8 character set to name my layers and folders. while it might sound childish to use emojis in a professional grade software but it really does help…

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## [Colored Items in Item Manager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colored-items-in-item-manager/28173)

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**Author:** [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colored-items-in-item-manager/28173 "2023-10-04T01:07:15Z")

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I am working with an imported STEP model. Some of the Items in the sidebar are red!! Does that mean something in Shapr? Did I miss how to control the color here? Seeing these colored items made me want to color code my o…

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## ["Painted Wood" Improvements Please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/painted-wood-improvements-please/28249)

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**Author:** [@eaglekatarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eaglekatarina)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/painted-wood-improvements-please/28249 "2023-10-03T21:10:36Z")

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I’m so glad that we have such a variety of wood textures now! I do have an issue with Painted Wood. To us, painted wood is just a solid paint, wood texture is not seen (we manufacture chairs). What would be better is s…

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## [Shapr3D Compute Power](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-compute-power/28226)

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**Author:** [@whatthefilament](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/whatthefilament)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-compute-power/28226 "2023-10-03T13:52:19Z")

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What are the most impactful specs when it comes to Shapr3D? If I wanted to have the best possible performance with the most complex files? Do max out GPU, CPU, RAM? Does core count make a significant difference over cloc…

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## [Measuring Distance between circle edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-distance-between-circle-edges/28242)

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**Author:** [@bhixon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bhixon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-distance-between-circle-edges/28242 "2023-10-03T07:02:49Z")

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HI All- New user just going through tutorials for a 2nd time, trying to get better at all this to use with a 3d printer. I took some measurements for some dimensions between what will be two circular cutouts of a bracke…

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## [Creating a 90 Degree tubular channel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-90-degree-tubular-channel/28243)

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**Author:** [@ChrisWilmshurst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChrisWilmshurst)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-90-degree-tubular-channel/28243 "2023-10-03T03:58:09Z")

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Hello all, I’m new to 3d modelling after acquiring a 3d printer and I’ve watched a few tutorials, but I’m having an incredibly hard time trying to figure out how to achieve a certain shape/result. Essentially I am tryi…

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## [fill the void](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-void/28236)

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**Author:** [@ESCO\_75](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ESCO_75)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-void/28236 "2023-10-02T23:14:26Z")

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Hi, I imported a dxf file. it’s a keyboard plate. I wanted to make a copy and fill in the cutouts to keep the shape to build the bottom of the board. I was able to make the copy but can’t seem to figure out how to fill …

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## [shapr3D to Twinmotion workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-twinmotion-workflow/25337)

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**Author:** [@mb25](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mb25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-twinmotion-workflow/25337 "2023-10-02T21:13:01Z")

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OBJ is the only mutual file format which is compatible with both shapr3D and twinmotion 2023. I have huge architectural projects in shapr3D, with multiple bodies which of course would have different materials applied to…

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