# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=154

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## [Double-click inconsistent on MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-click-inconsistent-on-macos/26936)

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**Author:** [@yuval10](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yuval10)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-click-inconsistent-on-macos/26936 "2023-07-24T11:27:19Z")

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You probably aware that double clicking a body not working consistently all the time… Couldn’t figure the reason, but noticed it happens after a while during editing and workspace start to fill with bodies. After I close…

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## [Keyboard remaping is not working with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keyboard-remaping-is-not-working-with-shapr3d/26931)

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**Author:** [@cadmiumeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cadmiumeye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keyboard-remaping-is-not-working-with-shapr3d/26931 "2023-07-24T08:33:15Z")

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Hello and thank you for taking a look at my post. I have swapped my keyboard “ALT” key with the “/” key. It works fine in all other programs like Blender and Zbrush. For some reason Shapr3d doesn’t recognize the new “al…

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## [5.420 - 2D Drawings dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-420-2d-drawings-dimensions/26681)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-420-2d-drawings-dimensions/26681 "2023-07-24T07:11:34Z")

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In this release, we added a few more improvements to 2D Drawings. Improved: Linear, radial, and angular dimensions in 2D Drawings now snap to help you create better-looking and more organized drawings. Improved: …

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## [Issues with UV's on cartons with diecut windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-uvs-on-cartons-with-diecut-windows/26932)

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**Author:** [@Guym](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Guym)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issues-with-uvs-on-cartons-with-diecut-windows/26932 "2023-07-24T06:52:29Z")

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I have created several cartons with windows and have exported the .obj files to be used in Adobe dimensions and SSubstance stager but the UV’s are always messed up when I import the model. Im new to the UV stuff and wond…

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## [Kitchen Units to be used outside MDF Tricoya](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kitchen-units-to-be-used-outside-mdf-tricoya/26836)

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**Author:** [@mwh1989](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mwh1989)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kitchen-units-to-be-used-outside-mdf-tricoya/26836 "2023-07-23T20:46:42Z")

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I have started making a set of kitchen units that will be open sourced for people to use to create their own outdoor kitchen. My intention is to make a set that I will use myself outside and will allow others to modify a…

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## [STEP File Viewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-viewer/26907)

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**Author:** [@wrz0170](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wrz0170)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file-viewer/26907 "2023-07-22T19:16:02Z")

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Hi everyone. New to Shapr and a beginner 3D Printing hobbyist. Does Shapr have the ability to view STEP files without going into an edit mode? So, the Autodesk Viewer allows you to import and open a Model viewer. …

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## [STL to drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-to-drawing/26886)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-to-drawing/26886 "2023-07-21T22:56:36Z")

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This is a javascript app prototype I’ve been working on for a while now, and just getting back to it. I need it for some laser engraving projects I need to do. As a demo, I grabbed a random STL off Thingiverse and drag a…

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## [1941 Original to replika](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1941-original-to-replika/26894)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1941-original-to-replika/26894 "2023-07-21T18:37:16Z")

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I had the rare opportunity to take some photos (of this impossible to obtain) and from them created this replika. Complicated organic form imho. To many hours to get it right… but fun! 100% Shapr3D. Tried the…

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## [My perfect smol sailboat project. i hope you like](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-perfect-smol-sailboat-project-i-hope-you-like/26865)

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**Author:** [@ethvcghknyy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ethvcghknyy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-perfect-smol-sailboat-project-i-hope-you-like/26865 "2023-07-20T14:10:54Z")

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## [Scaling my sketch won’t work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-my-sketch-won-t-work/26889)

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**Author:** [@CeLoX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CeLoX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-my-sketch-won-t-work/26889 "2023-07-21T08:34:04Z")

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Hi, I’ve done my sketching for a Plane but didn’t pay attention to the general size. I wanted to scale my sketch but it keeps throwing errors at me. What am I doing wrong? Cedric

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## [Bending please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-please/26884)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-please/26884 "2023-07-21T03:06:06Z")

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I know it’s been discussed but I’m patiently waiting for bending… here is a design I did for a shelf to move an accessory with a printer. Designed then AR for a visual effect.

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## [Drawings questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-questions/26857)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-questions/26857 "2023-07-20T22:59:26Z")

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Ok a few things about drawing I can’t figure out. why I can’t move the scale text away from drawing. Why I can’t move the details view leader text(B). 3 . Why when I change the scale on one drawing view the ot…

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## [Any idea for lag screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-for-lag-screw/26869)

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**Author:** [@Waimingchang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Waimingchang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-for-lag-screw/26869 "2023-07-20T19:59:52Z")

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Hi, any idea to create lag screw

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## [Rotate Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-help/26868)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-help/26868 "2023-07-20T18:59:50Z")

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Is there an easy way to rotate an object so that its vertical? Or do I have to measure the angle its at and then rotate it? I have a plate at an angle I need to rotate it so when I put it in the 2D drawing it shows the…

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## [Lens materials in product visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lens-materials-in-product-visualisation/26861)

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**Author:** [@tayfun1907](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tayfun1907)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lens-materials-in-product-visualisation/26861 "2023-07-20T13:24:49Z")

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Hello everyone, I draw the models of my products for advertising visuals. I wonder if there is a feature that we can control the reflection of surfaces such as lenses or glass while visualising the models? As seen in th…

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## [Need help filling a space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-filling-a-space/26824)

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**Author:** [@Unicornemporium](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Unicornemporium)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-filling-a-space/26824 "2023-07-20T10:07:25Z")

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I am trying to “fill” the triangular hole in this model. Is there a way to bring the edge out but narrow it to meet the point?

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## [not possible to rotate body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-possible-to-rotate-body/26849)

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**Author:** [@jangoderis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jangoderis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-possible-to-rotate-body/26849 "2023-07-20T07:38:42Z")

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I made a copy of a body. I want to rotate it in a certain direction (x-axis) but I can’t. Can you help me with this problem. John Godris

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## [Obtaining dimensions of endresult projected sketch over a 3D body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obtaining-dimensions-of-endresult-projected-sketch-over-a-3d-body/26839)

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**Author:** [@Choopie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Choopie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/obtaining-dimensions-of-endresult-projected-sketch-over-a-3d-body/26839 "2023-07-20T07:37:56Z")

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Hey gang, in the attached video, you see two highlighted elements: one floating on its own is the sketch shape, the other is the sketched shape projected onto my main object (the helmet). Is there a way I can get the “l…

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## [Ocean Human Pooper Scooper 1 Layout Concept 🤮](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ocean-human-pooper-scooper-1-layout-concept/26813)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ocean-human-pooper-scooper-1-layout-concept/26813 "2023-07-19T16:36:02Z")

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## [Not appending (1) on nested copied objects in folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-appending-1-on-nested-copied-objects-in-folders/24399)

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**Author:** [@Curiobot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Curiobot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-appending-1-on-nested-copied-objects-in-folders/24399 "2023-07-18T16:48:49Z")

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When duplicating a folder, do not append (1) or any other suffix to child objects of that folder. The problem that this feature will solve: Makes object hierarchy much cleaner. Encourages the use of duplicate pieces. I…

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## [Shapr3d will not export my designs to .shapr file anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-will-not-export-my-designs-to-shapr-file-anymore/26830)

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**Author:** [@wallinrew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wallinrew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-will-not-export-my-designs-to-shapr-file-anymore/26830 "2023-07-18T14:36:24Z")

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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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## [Manuel Bock in German](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/manuel-bock-in-german/26795)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/manuel-bock-in-german/26795 "2023-07-18T08:58:31Z")

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Hello everyone ! Is there a German translation of the Shapr3D bee manual somewhere that I can download? Thank you for a short feedback! ReiniJ

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## [Extrusion limitations related to scale?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-limitations-related-to-scale/26818)

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**Author:** [@Wombo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wombo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-limitations-related-to-scale/26818 "2023-07-18T09:50:03Z")

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A little background, I recently bought a onefinity cnc machine, and decided to learn Shapr3D as the main cad system for working on it. Having very very little experience with 3D modeling, I decided to give myself a few …

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## [Says something went wrong but your design is safe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/says-something-went-wrong-but-your-design-is-safe/26790)

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**Author:** [@coreyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/says-something-went-wrong-but-your-design-is-safe/26790 "2023-07-18T09:13:22Z")

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So as I’m designing something and I get this “something went wrong” saying. Mostly when I am trying to add a construction plane and moving it back or forth. I have also had it while trying to extrude something, sometimes…

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## [Waiting long re generate imported steps files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/waiting-long-re-generate-imported-steps-files/26819)

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**Author:** [@Ruzish](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ruzish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/waiting-long-re-generate-imported-steps-files/26819 "2023-07-18T07:30:32Z")

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how to stop in the middle while generating take too long time ,

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## [STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file/26789)

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**Author:** [@coreyk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coreyk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-file/26789 "2023-07-18T06:49:11Z")

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I have been using STEP format to import into my 3d printer slicer for months and a few days ago I tried to import the bottom and top of a case I designed. But only the bottom STEP format could be imported, the top portio…

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## [Reference Photos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-photos/26774)

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**Author:** [@Ivovic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivovic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reference-photos/26774 "2023-07-18T06:15:52Z")

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(This question isn’t really specific to Shapr3D, so I’m not sure if it’s appropriate here. Please suggest a general 3D design forum if questions like this are not really welcome in this help section. Thanks!) I’m trying…

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## [Subtract tool not working?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-not-working/26728)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-tool-not-working/26728 "2023-07-17T22:32:40Z")

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I have selected two bodies (the targets) and two additional bodies (the tools) but I do not get the “Done” button, so can’t proceed. Help?

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## [Absolute position for sketch points?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-position-for-sketch-points/26785)

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**Author:** [@paperyoyo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/paperyoyo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-position-for-sketch-points/26785 "2023-07-17T16:39:48Z")

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I import some files from a tool that generates geometry. They import as sketches and I need to move/rotate them into position. To do this, I want to get a point from one sketch, to align to a point in a different sketch…

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## [fillin in objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillin-in-objects/26804)

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**Author:** [@Brandon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brandon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillin-in-objects/26804 "2023-07-17T11:25:17Z")

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I’ve tried for the last 3 hours to try to fill in this object. ive followed the glitchy tutorial, while constant glitchy out of range errors, not populating shapes, have to redraw, sometimes doesn’t register at all. Abso…

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