# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=157

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## [Projection to cylinder stretching on sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-to-cylinder-stretching-on-sides/26487)

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**Author:** [@jkleiber](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jkleiber)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-to-cylinder-stretching-on-sides/26487 "2023-07-04T20:41:02Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D. Over the past couple of weeks, I have completed a few designs with success. Today I was experimenting with the Projection Tool and noticed that when I projected a dxf onto a vertical cylinder, the d…

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## [Visualisation improvements material orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation-improvements-material-orientation/25972)

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**Author:** [@Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Plane)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation-improvements-material-orientation/25972 "2023-07-04T19:52:27Z")

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Hi Thanks for the improvements with the ability to select individual faces on an object to help with the orientation of the material. however only having the option to have auto rotate or nothing does not work for all si…

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## [Adjustable tones and colours of materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjustable-tones-and-colours-of-materials/26484)

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**Author:** [@Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Plane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjustable-tones-and-colours-of-materials/26484 "2023-07-04T19:51:04Z")

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Will you be bringing the ability to change the tones and colours of a material to materials such as the wood and stone materials in visualisation? As I often require to adjust these in other apps to get a more realistic…

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## [Feature Request - Are there any plans to add collaboration features?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-are-there-any-plans-to-add-collaboration-features/6441)

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**Author:** [@Shock9616](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shock9616)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-are-there-any-plans-to-add-collaboration-features/6441 "2023-07-04T17:29:52Z")

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Hello, I am just wondering if there are any plans to add collaboration features similar to how you can have multiple people editing a document in Microsoft Word. Is this possible at all? It would be very helpful in a te…

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## [Chamfer / fillet restrictions?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-restrictions/26582)

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**Author:** [@tejatsuper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tejatsuper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-restrictions/26582 "2023-07-04T15:01:06Z")

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The chamfer/fillet function is not working properly. If I try to make a figure through splines and fillet, the function does not work. I don’t see any arrows to use that function. However, even if it is the same shape…

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## [Design split into two](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-split-into-two/26548)

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**Author:** [@dmills541](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmills541)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-split-into-two/26548 "2023-07-04T12:09:03Z")

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I had a update when i opened up the program and afterwards a design i have been working on with two main pieces to the part was separated into two separate designs. No longer in the same design space so i cannot work sim…

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## [Ramp on rounded segment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ramp-on-rounded-segment/26565)

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**Author:** [@Sammy1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sammy1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 5:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ramp-on-rounded-segment/26565 "2023-07-04T05:27:37Z")

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Dear Community, I would like to create a kind of “ramp” on this rounded segment with the center in the origin (see first screenshot). From the side it should look like in screenshot two. However, if I use a plane like …

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## [Is the pattern the right tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-the-pattern-the-right-tool/26567)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-the-pattern-the-right-tool/26567 "2023-07-03T20:33:18Z")

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Hey all! I need some advises again. Please have look at this image: My question is related to riffled middle part of the monitor. As @Stephen mentioned in his post for my other question,I thought the pattern tool ca…

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## [3d design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-design/25988)

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**Author:** [@Aroona](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aroona)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-design/25988 "2023-07-03T18:43:18Z")

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## [Sketch lines in 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lines-in-2d-drawing/26013)

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**Author:** [@Waimingchang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Waimingchang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-lines-in-2d-drawing/26013 "2023-07-03T13:16:01Z")

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sketch lines could be displayed in 2D drawing Hello, it would be very useful if the sketch lines could be displayed in 2D drawing, to deliver plans faster

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## [Must watch tutorial before using Windows app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/must-watch-tutorial-before-using-windows-app/26472)

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**Author:** [@ernie2.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ernie2.0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/must-watch-tutorial-before-using-windows-app/26472 "2023-07-03T06:16:22Z")

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Hi. I’ve been using Shapr3D on my iPad Pro for a couple of years now. I’m just now trying to use the Windows app and it will not let me skip the initial tutorial? That’s quite inconvenient. I’ve looked all over and do n…

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## [Export separate bodies in folder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-separate-bodies-in-folder/26277)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-separate-bodies-in-folder/26277 "2023-07-02T13:42:13Z")

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How can I export all bodies without having to bring the bodies out of their folders. It destroys my organization in the Shapr3d file.

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## [New Material request- limestone, sandstone, and colored concrete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-material-request-limestone-sandstone-and-colored-concrete/26540)

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**Author:** [@Mansion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mansion)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-material-request-limestone-sandstone-and-colored-concrete/26540 "2023-07-02T11:15:10Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: not enough materials. There is a lot of materials to choose from but when is comes to stones its lacking. I think that …

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## [Wiring looms, cables, tubes in 3 Dimensions ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wiring-looms-cables-tubes-in-3-dimensions/26536)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wiring-looms-cables-tubes-in-3-dimensions/26536 "2023-07-01T11:01:44Z")

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Splines in 3D or a way to select beginning and termination points for lines/ splines so wires can be modelled easily.

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## [How do I create this hexagonal parting line in Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-this-hexagonal-parting-line-in-shapr3d/26434)

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**Author:** [@peternguyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternguyen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-this-hexagonal-parting-line-in-shapr3d/26434 "2023-07-01T11:00:45Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to create this hexagonal parting line that looks like the image shown in the attached. Does anyone have a solution for this?

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## [Surface measurement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-measurement/26529)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-measurement/26529 "2023-07-01T10:59:45Z")

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Hi, it seems that we lost the ability to see the surface measurement when one is selected. Is that something you abandonned or did you put it somewhere else. I’m trying to know how many square meter is the selected su…

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## [Why can't stl add shapr3D to export drawings now?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-stl-add-shapr3d-to-export-drawings-now/26510)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-stl-add-shapr3d-to-export-drawings-now/26510 "2023-07-01T09:19:03Z")

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Stl files that can be imported in the past can also produce drawings. Why is it restricted now? Do you want to reduce the function? I hope to return to this function.

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## [Make surfaces tangental](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-surfaces-tangental/26523)

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**Author:** [@Paulmac66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paulmac66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-surfaces-tangental/26523 "2023-06-30T12:50:12Z")

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i have a slot created from a sketch and i have not made the line to arc tangential and so after i extrude the slot i cant put a fillet on the perimeter of the slot as it quite rightly treats the straight edge and arc as …

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## [Subtract method - Boolean operation failed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-method-boolean-operation-failed/26516)

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**Author:** [@3ASYPRINT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3ASYPRINT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-method-boolean-operation-failed/26516 "2023-06-30T12:35:17Z")

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Greetings to the community, thank you for it! I’m trying to modify the model and put holes in it. The beginning was good but now I can’t do it even after smaller quantities, not even one piece can be subtracted using th…

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## [Cannot Start Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-start-shapr3d/26503)

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**Author:** [@assyrian47](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/assyrian47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-start-shapr3d/26503 "2023-06-29T10:46:45Z")

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Just getting back to using Shapr3D. Have run into this issue Running Windows 10 Pro. Click on Shapr3D shortcut and get this dialog I get this dialog When I click on try again I just get into a loop.

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## ["Connect" two Sketch planes over a curved surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketch-planes-over-a-curved-surface/26506)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connect-two-sketch-planes-over-a-curved-surface/26506 "2023-06-28T20:26:16Z")

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Hey there! Long story short, here are two pictures: Top Sketch plane Bottom Sketch plane As you can see, both upper and lower Sketch planes have lines. The distances between the lines are identical in both plan…

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## [Can't get my model right. Too confusing. please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-my-model-right-too-confusing-please-help/26505)

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**Author:** [@IlanG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IlanG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-get-my-model-right-too-confusing-please-help/26505 "2023-06-28T16:16:34Z")

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Hello. I am new to Shapr3d and I’ve spent so much time on this model from direct measurements but every time I think I am drawing something on an edge or something and I zoom out and I see that it is on a totally differe…

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## [WTH....Update not working! Desings on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wth-update-not-working-desings-on-ipad/26495)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_C](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris_C)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wth-update-not-working-desings-on-ipad/26495 "2023-06-28T11:06:57Z")

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I am working on designs between my Ipad and Windows desktop. My Ipad is updated and working with the current version, I do a cloud sync so I can use my desktop and it says my design was made with a newer version, I go …

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## [Existing models as shared assets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/existing-models-as-shared-assets/26500)

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**Author:** [@jomiller48](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jomiller48)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/existing-models-as-shared-assets/26500 "2023-06-28T10:26:37Z")

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Is there any plan to allow existing models from other designs to be imported into working model as a “referenced” asset. Example, it I were to design a speaker model to represent a vintage KLH loudspeaker, I recognize t…

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## [Odd extrusion behavior](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/odd-extrusion-behavior/26498)

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**Author:** [@jomiller48](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jomiller48)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 10:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/odd-extrusion-behavior/26498 "2023-06-28T10:05:48Z")

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I noticed this behavior recently when modeling some plugs to fill some bolt holes. There isn’t much to explain that isn’t shown in the video. The diameters for the plug shafts and the plug heads were sketched on the ma…

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## [Search by name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-by-name/26490)

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**Author:** [@Totoleheros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Totoleheros)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 9:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/search-by-name/26490 "2023-06-28T09:14:56Z")

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Finding a model with large model libraries can be time-consuming. Could it be possible to find/filter models based on the model name and eventually on part name in the ‘Homepage’?

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## [Variables for material thickness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-for-material-thickness/26345)

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**Author:** [@Chief](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chief)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-for-material-thickness/26345 "2023-06-28T06:41:02Z")

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I make designs for puzzels and work with different thickness of material. Each time I have a different thickness I need to change all my designs. That’s not a big issue because I have set constraints and therefor I can…

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## [Dealing with complex curvature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dealing-with-complex-curvature/17536)

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**Author:** [@MihaiPreda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MihaiPreda)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dealing-with-complex-curvature/17536 "2023-06-28T06:27:50Z")

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Hi everyone, I need your advice in dealing with volumes that have a curvature that cannot be produced revolving a shape around a axis. I find very hard to produce accurate and predictable results for such surfaces. Usua…

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## [Exporting sliced view for patent submission](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sliced-view-for-patent-submission/26482)

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**Author:** [@GlenAlmond](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GlenAlmond)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sliced-view-for-patent-submission/26482 "2023-06-27T04:19:13Z")

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I need to know how to export a drawing in Split View front facing directly to show the interlocking of parts inside where the solid surfaces are “hashed” in some manner to differentiate from open areas.

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## [Print | PDF | Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-pdf-drawing/26478)

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**Author:** [@danielsthlm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danielsthlm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-pdf-drawing/26478 "2023-06-27T04:06:25Z")

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In a project, I have 18 drawings. I’m wondering how, and if, it is possible to download them all at once as PDF to then print them out, or if it is possible to directly print from Shapr3d to PDF?

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