# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=185

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## [Connecting 2D Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2d-sketches/23739)

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**Author:** [@MKS88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKS88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2d-sketches/23739 "2023-01-24T12:50:58Z")

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Hi! I’m very new to the app, and I’m trying to create what is (to me) a complex 3D shape. The way I’ve best been able to do this is by carefully aligning 2D sketches, and so far it’s worked well, apart from the last piec…

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## [How to make a slope](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-slope/23730)

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**Author:** [@Nina29](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nina29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-slope/23730 "2023-01-24T12:36:59Z")

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How do I make a sloped edge on my 3D model

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## [Edge becomes besnt when using the chamber/filet tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-becomes-besnt-when-using-the-chamber-filet-tool/23720)

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**Author:** [@Hugofrost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hugofrost)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-becomes-besnt-when-using-the-chamber-filet-tool/23720 "2023-01-24T12:33:53Z")

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Hey, The edge (see image below) becomes bent when I use the chamber/filet tool and I don’t understand why. I guess it’s because of the cylinder with a cone on top but I don’t know how to solve/work around this. Any idea…

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## [\[Request\] New payment tier for hobbyists (2 high res exports a week, etc)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-new-payment-tier-for-hobbyists-2-high-res-exports-a-week-etc/23731)

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**Author:** [@NoM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NoM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-new-payment-tier-for-hobbyists-2-high-res-exports-a-week-etc/23731 "2023-01-24T12:29:03Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: I create a lot of models for my personal use. However the current pricing tier is quite a lot for us who maybe create a…

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## [Spline control points hard to tell apart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-control-points-hard-to-tell-apart/23714)

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**Author:** [@G2Art](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G2Art)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-control-points-hard-to-tell-apart/23714 "2023-01-24T09:36:10Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. When I have more than one spline fairly close together to one another and try to adjustnone of them using its control points, how can I tell which control points …

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## [Lichtquelle als Material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lichtquelle-als-material/23733)

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**Author:** [@donplatti](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/donplatti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lichtquelle-als-material/23733 "2023-01-24T08:57:37Z")

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Ich benötige ein Material das als Lichtquelle dient. Ich designe Lampen und Feuerstellen, dafür würde mir eine leuchtende Materialeinstellung sehr helfen.

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## [5.290 - Share your 2D drawings via Webviewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-290-share-your-2d-drawings-via-webviewer/23434)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-290-share-your-2d-drawings-via-webviewer/23434 "2023-01-24T08:18:21Z")

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Get more with Webviewer and Measurement Mode with these new enhancements. New: You can now share 2D drawings along with your model directly through Webviewer. Improved: Visually highlight your model’s measurements by…

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## [Hole feature with included angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-feature-with-included-angle/23704)

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**Author:** [@priyank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/priyank)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hole-feature-with-included-angle/23704 "2023-01-24T01:02:20Z")

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Hello. Making a drilled hole with option to input included angle value is a feature that I’m sorely missing. Currently when we want to make a hole, we use extrude command which results in the bottom being flat. There sh…

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## [Great improvment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/great-improvment/23717)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/great-improvment/23717 "2023-01-23T20:39:14Z")

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The progress the Shapr3d team has made over the last year is really great. It really is worth the price. I have actually uninstalled fusion 360 and now solely use Shapr. It would be great if you guys had some sort of ce…

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## [Web viewer question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-viewer-question/23689)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/web-viewer-question/23689 "2023-01-22T22:00:26Z")

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When i create a Webviewer link it says that i am allowed 5 designs for free is this only for the free subscription and if i have a Pro subscription it the access unlimited. And if it is only 5 for every type of subscript…

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## [Trouble opening clients .DWG file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-opening-clients-dwg-file/23703)

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**Author:** [@Sarcasmist1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sarcasmist1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-opening-clients-dwg-file/23703 "2023-01-22T14:08:13Z")

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So I’m loving Shapr3D for drawing up designs for clients and being able to send all the different files over they may require, we quickly bought the pro version and it’s been great having access to email directly for hel…

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## [Help with slanted extrusion needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-slanted-extrusion-needed/23513)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-slanted-extrusion-needed/23513 "2023-01-22T13:37:37Z")

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I do 2D drawings of eyeglasses and then extrude to a thickness of about 1 1/2 to 2 mm. I am trying to figure out how I can extrude them where it is taller on one edge than the other so that the extrusion is slanted simil…

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## [Any Intelligence in Construction Axes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-intelligence-in-construction-axes/2171)

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**Author:** [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-intelligence-in-construction-axes/2171 "2023-01-22T06:34:37Z")

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I read through the Documentation but it does not seem to address this. Also queried this knowledgebase but it is hard to relate to posts before my time… Can I expect any intelligence from a construction axis, possibly i…

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## [Thinking about buying the software. Need some insight first!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thinking-about-buying-the-software-need-some-insight-first/23692)

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**Author:** [@JonathanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JonathanB)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thinking-about-buying-the-software-need-some-insight-first/23692 "2023-01-21T21:50:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a jeweler entering the cad field. This software seems very intuitive and perfect for my line of work but im not exactly sure if shapr3d is right for me. I would need to build out jewelery pieces. Fo…

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## [Launch of the Array feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/launch-of-the-array-feature/22987)

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**Author:** [@sahmed6363](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sahmed6363)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/launch-of-the-array-feature/22987 "2023-01-21T20:18:24Z")

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we need the array feature for our models. please let us know when the feature is set to launch. thanks!

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## [Desktop shortcut on windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/desktop-shortcut-on-windows/23691)

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**Author:** [@geronimo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/geronimo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/desktop-shortcut-on-windows/23691 "2023-01-21T18:51:06Z")

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hello there. I would like to create a shortcut on the desktop of a windows 11 computer. but unfortunately i can’t find the installation directory. unfortunately, there is no option to create a desktop shortcut directl…

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## [We need a feature similar to Blender's Array Modifier](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-need-a-feature-similar-to-blenders-array-modifier/23690)

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**Author:** [@sahmed6363](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sahmed6363)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-need-a-feature-similar-to-blenders-array-modifier/23690 "2023-01-21T18:45:28Z")

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We need a feature similar to Blender’s Array modifier, which creates a set number of instances of the base object and all the instances automatically replicating any changes made to the base object. This feature is diff…

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## [Tapered Sides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-sides/23661)

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**Author:** [@Donnercruz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Donnercruz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-sides/23661 "2023-01-21T09:09:39Z")

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I’m designing a cup holder for a wheel chair. I’m wondering how to create tapers. I need two different tapers. I’m creating a ring for a cup to slide into. It needs a slightly tapered inner surface. I’m creating …

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## [Can not rotate face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-rotate-face/23673)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-rotate-face/23673 "2023-01-20T20:35:14Z")

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I can not rotate this face 45° as I did with the lower part and I dunno why. I pulled up the first part of the block sketched a rectangle on top to be able to separate at specific height and then pulled up more. I can n…

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## [Knurling/Pattern not Rendering or won't pattern well](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/knurling-pattern-not-rendering-or-wont-pattern-well/23664)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/knurling-pattern-not-rendering-or-wont-pattern-well/23664 "2023-01-20T16:56:17Z")

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I have some cylinders in my model that I projected a rectangle on to. I then extruded it, and filleted the outer edges. I then tried to use the pattern tool to have it repeat around the cylinder. Each time I tried it wou…

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## [Drill hole with included angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drill-hole-with-included-angle/23656)

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**Author:** [@priyank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/priyank)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drill-hole-with-included-angle/23656 "2023-01-20T12:35:49Z")

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Hello. This is Priyank. I need to drill holes with included angle. The default extrude command make the bottom of the hole flat. What i need is included angle like 118 degrees or 90 degrees. What is the best way to do …

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## [Finding Intersection Quickly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-intersection-quickly/23653)

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**Author:** [@mailseckelman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mailseckelman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/finding-intersection-quickly/23653 "2023-01-20T10:59:50Z")

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I am currently having to run a two step process to find the intersection just to draw a line across a box and was wondering if there was a faster more efficient way to do this. I made a 1 min video explaining what’s goin…

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## [Can I make a design that steam tracing line on the pipe with flange and various valves?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-make-a-design-that-steam-tracing-line-on-the-pipe-with-flange-and-various-valves/23490)

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**Author:** [@MKPark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MKPark)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-make-a-design-that-steam-tracing-line-on-the-pipe-with-flange-and-various-valves/23490 "2023-01-19T20:33:08Z")

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If it is possible to draw steam tracing, what functions should I use? I look forward to your kind reply. Thank you.

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## [Creating Custom Keycap Profile for Low-profile Keyboards](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-custom-keycap-profile-for-low-profile-keyboards/23652)

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**Author:** [@Sk0n3\_jpn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sk0n3_jpn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-custom-keycap-profile-for-low-profile-keyboards/23652 "2023-01-19T17:05:55Z")

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Since there aren’t many options for low-profile keycaps I decided to design my own. More variations to come.

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## [Discord app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/discord-app/23657)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/discord-app/23657 "2023-01-19T14:40:58Z")

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I can’t find this forum in the discord app, is it a stand-alone installation?

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## [2D draw STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-draw-stl/23649)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-draw-stl/23649 "2023-01-18T22:01:49Z")

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If I import a STL I cant highlight it to create a 2d drawing, am I missing something?

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## [Material - chair](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-chair/17272)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-chair/17272 "2023-01-18T18:01:23Z")

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Try material

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## [Visualisation anomaly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation-anomaly/23631)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation-anomaly/23631 "2023-01-18T11:54:42Z")

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Just noticed this anomaly in visualisation. These are 2 seperate parts that were colourised seperatly. When they are joined as 1 part these lines appear

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## [Where is the APP?!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-app/23636)

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**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-app/23636 "2023-01-17T21:54:52Z")

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I have a contour Shuttle Pro, works as a mouse, but the extra buttons can be set to other commands within the app (lets you even build your own macros) that let’s me . OK… so the issue is… WHERE THE HECK IS THE SHAPR3d…

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## [Dxf logo import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-logo-import/23635)

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**Author:** [@Neolin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neolin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-logo-import/23635 "2023-01-17T21:32:12Z")

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Im trying to import a .dxf file containing my logo for 3D prints. The program is stuck at spinnig wheel - why? I cannot attach zip/dxf file :confused:

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