# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=166

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## [Export - Save Each First-Level Item Separately](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-save-each-first-level-item-separately/11461)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-save-each-first-level-item-separately/11461 "2023-05-08T06:57:51Z")

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Not sure if this is a known issue. When exporting STL I use “Save Each First-Level Item Separately” all the time. On the Mac version, it only saves a single STL file that is just one of the items.

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## [Projecting a sketch on to a cylinder ends up distorted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-sketch-on-to-a-cylinder-ends-up-distorted/25687)

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**Author:** [@keylooper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keylooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-a-sketch-on-to-a-cylinder-ends-up-distorted/25687 "2023-05-08T06:57:43Z")

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I’m just learning so there may be a better way to accomplish this. I’ve created a sketch that I want to create a pattern of for the sides a cylinder. To do this I created the sketch, copied it by using rotate around axis…

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## [Copy not working with patterns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-not-working-with-patterns/25677)

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**Author:** [@jcclow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcclow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-not-working-with-patterns/25677 "2023-05-08T06:26:37Z")

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When selecting an object that is part of a pattern, then selecting move, and toggling the copy button, instead of copying the entire pattern, it only copies the selected object. This seems completely counterintuitive. Wh…

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## [Rotation/orientation view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotation-orientation-view/25657)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotation-orientation-view/25657 "2023-05-08T06:20:08Z")

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Hello, Still LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Shapr3D on my iPad M2 Pro. Once I extrude and create a model and before I export said model I want to rotate said model to the correct printing/slicing orientation. First, is there an easy …

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## [Shapr3d helped me to get my solar permit (o;](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-helped-me-to-get-my-solar-permit-o/25633)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-helped-me-to-get-my-solar-permit-o/25633 "2023-05-07T05:47:46Z")

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Quote Monthy Python: And nor for something completely different (o; As here in Switzerland you need a permit to approve your plug&play solar installation (those with 600W limit) with sending in an application form toget…

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## [New left sidebar: a step in the wrong direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-left-sidebar-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/25263)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-left-sidebar-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/25263 "2023-05-07T05:35:53Z")

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The latest redesign with Designs, Tutorials, Workflows, Stories, Manual, Forums, and Settings on the left side of the screen appears to be yet another step in the wrong direction. It doesn’t enable me to do anything I co…

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## [Forming a mesh over a wire frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forming-a-mesh-over-a-wire-frame/22135)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forming-a-mesh-over-a-wire-frame/22135 "2023-05-06T16:32:52Z")

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I am looking for an easy method to form a mesh over a frame. I have 2 objects and I have not been able to come up with a usable method. In the pictures you see the frame and the mesh. Difficult part are the multiple cu…

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## [Help: insert text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-insert-text/25660)

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**Author:** [@nashbln1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nashbln1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-insert-text/25660 "2023-05-06T16:02:08Z")

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Hello, I created an object and wrote text on it. After it is available as a sketch, I can extrude it or deepen it into the object. Since I want to print it out with a 3D printer, the writing should not protrude but be l…

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## [Create sketch from body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-from-body/25620)

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**Author:** [@DigitalM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DigitalM)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-sketch-from-body/25620 "2023-05-05T14:49:24Z")

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Is it possible to create a sketch from one face of a body?

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## [Pattern Constraint on IPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-constraint-on-ipad/25638)

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**Author:** [@Aerocan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aerocan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-constraint-on-ipad/25638 "2023-05-05T06:57:13Z")

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Trying to delete the Pattern Constraint but the icon does not appear when selecting the pattern item. This is happening in sketch mode. Any idea why?

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## [Bug in 2D Drawings Section Dimensioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-2d-drawings-section-dimensioning/25632)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-in-2d-drawings-section-dimensioning/25632 "2023-05-04T13:36:00Z")

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Applying dimensions to sections in 2D Drawing Cannot create an angle dimension to an internal conical feature.

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## [Bug 2 in 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-2-in-2d-drawings/25634)

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**Author:** [@BillB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BillB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-2-in-2d-drawings/25634 "2023-05-04T11:43:37Z")

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Export PDF in 2D drawings does not attach the file on export.

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## [How i can create machine threads or spirals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-can-create-machine-threads-or-spirals/25628)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-i-can-create-machine-threads-or-spirals/25628 "2023-05-04T08:40:37Z")

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for different mechanical parts i need screws or threaded bolts. what is the right way for doing that?

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## [model database for standard elements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-database-for-standard-elements/25629)

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**Author:** [@Falko\_Urban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Falko_Urban)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-database-for-standard-elements/25629 "2023-05-04T08:13:18Z")

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im looking for a kind of database for standard 3D models. maybe for metric screws, hole plates, knobs, switches, sliders or something like that. a kind of virtual LEGO kit :slight\_smile: is there anywhere available?

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## [ARRAY LINEAR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497)

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**Author:** [@design151](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/design151)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/array-linear/25497 "2023-05-04T07:29:56Z")

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Hi, so I have been using the website (vectary.com) for my 3d designs, and recently switched to shapr3d. And shapr3d seems far better than vectary, but there is a feature in vectary called (linear array), which I use very…

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## [Baseus Serenity Fan Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/baseus-serenity-fan-pro/25572)

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**Author:** [@Salih](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salih)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/baseus-serenity-fan-pro/25572 "2023-05-04T02:07:31Z")

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## [A wooden seat designed for knives](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-wooden-seat-designed-for-knives/25488)

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**Author:** [@JiaPing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JiaPing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-wooden-seat-designed-for-knives/25488 "2023-05-04T02:04:20Z")

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I designed a wooden seat for knives, and this is the first product I tried to design with Shapr3D. 设计的一款放刀具的木座，这也是我尝试用Shapr3D 设计的第一款产品。

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## [Making two line's midpoints concentric](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-two-lines-midpoints-concentric/25605)

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**Author:** [@stefanbauer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stefanbauer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-two-lines-midpoints-concentric/25605 "2023-05-03T12:25:55Z")

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Good morning! Coming from Fusion 360, this would be an easy one and I’d expect that this would work here as well, but it doesn’t. I created a vertical line to have a reference. Then I wanted to move the horizonal line (…

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## [Help with some shapes and with a basic reservoir](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-some-shapes-and-with-a-basic-reservoir/25603)

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**Author:** [@dmf92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dmf92)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-some-shapes-and-with-a-basic-reservoir/25603 "2023-05-03T12:13:00Z")

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Hi everyone, Would anyone be willing to help me out with a few II think, relatively) simple designs? I’m new to CAD and have been learning fast thanks to Shapr3D but I don’t think I can learn this on the timescales I’m …

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## [Assigning a value to a part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assigning-a-value-to-a-part/25609)

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**Author:** [@StephenKenn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StephenKenn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assigning-a-value-to-a-part/25609 "2023-05-03T07:56:19Z")

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I have been working on a design for a deck with a metal structure that we’ll cover with a canvas tent. My wife and I recently bought some land and are building a temporary campsite while we design the cabin. As I’ve been…

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## [Decorative custom buckle on cabinet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decorative-custom-buckle-on-cabinet/25615)

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**Author:** [@symon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decorative-custom-buckle-on-cabinet/25615 "2023-05-03T03:07:08Z")

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Tried to draw by hand but I could tell the drafter would not get it, so as usual Shapr3D made everything clearer in only 1.5 hours. Still missing custom materials though…. My drafter was happy to receive 3D image and C…

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## [Ground plane shadow issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ground-plane-shadow-issue/25611)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ground-plane-shadow-issue/25611 "2023-05-02T16:42:20Z")

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This is as simple model as can be. Extruded rectangle and then visualization mode. Shadow seems off target?

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## [Trying to create a perpendicular helical slot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-perpendicular-helical-slot/25598)

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**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Coffee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-a-perpendicular-helical-slot/25598 "2023-05-02T14:11:31Z")

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Hi folks… I am trying to make a nurf Gatling gun and I am lost on how to create the slot/track the breach rams need to follow. The slot is not a thread. Its a sine wave up and down like a fishing line bobbin winder. I c…

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## [Bodies are being tesselated.... 16/19 — Crash ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-are-being-tesselated-16-19-crash/25604)

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**Author:** [@Nano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bodies-are-being-tesselated-16-19-crash/25604 "2023-05-02T10:30:11Z")

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The programme crashes when loading a project. “Bodies are being tesselated… 16/19” What can I do to load the project ?

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## [Help me add a refrigerator model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-add-a-refrigerator-model/25548)

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**Author:** [@fe.darom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fe.darom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 6:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-me-add-a-refrigerator-model/25548 "2023-05-02T06:44:21Z")

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Help me add a 3D model of the refrigerator to my S3D project. 9540330afc3ead30906ee6e38e311efd\_138714\_4 2.zip (836.0 KB)

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## [Linux?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linux/25478)

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**Author:** [@eugenebox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eugenebox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linux/25478 "2023-05-02T05:30:02Z")

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How much one word and mark can mean!

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## [My small boat and sailboat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-small-boat-and-sailboat/25599)

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**Author:** [@IckyChen1818](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IckyChen1818)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-small-boat-and-sailboat/25599 "2023-05-02T04:06:03Z")

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## [Need help trying to create a simple part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-trying-to-create-a-simple-part/25590)

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**Author:** [@cbarberis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cbarberis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-trying-to-create-a-simple-part/25590 "2023-05-01T23:29:04Z")

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Hello I am very new to Sharp-3D and actually I am totally new to 3D mechanical drawing, so far I really like Sharp-3D and it appears to be very intuitive, however I am struggling to make this simple 3D drawing for a alu…

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## [photo combined with 3d model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-combined-with-3d-model/25570)

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**Author:** [@Davorin17](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davorin17)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-combined-with-3d-model/25570 "2023-05-01T17:52:16Z")

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I am planning to build timber fences, I was thinking when I do the quote for some job to make it more appealing and easier for customers to visualize to take a photo of their house and in some 3d draw the exact fence I w…

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## [Extrude Line. Please.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-line-please/25578)

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**Author:** [@pooper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-line-please/25578 "2023-05-01T15:31:30Z")

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Countless forums and users requesting this feature be brought back as it is a basic feature in every cad program. Plenty of examples in there why it would be useful and NECESSARY. Any progress on this? Just want to e…

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