# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=186

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## [Object pattern manipulation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-pattern-manipulation/23630)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-pattern-manipulation/23630 "2023-01-17T21:21:15Z")

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Good eveningI made this pattern as per the attached photo. After making the copies i realised that i needed to adjust the width of the parts but have to do it for each individual part. Is it possible to adjust one part…

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## [3d print texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print-texture/23625)

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**Author:** [@petermancomau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/petermancomau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print-texture/23625 "2023-01-17T20:28:34Z")

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A simple 3dprint texture, basically the lines that are created when printing… I use a 0.8mm Nozzle and use the lines as a texture on my printouts and it looks great! it would be really nice to be able to create Images t…

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## [Assembly / simulation movement function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-simulation-movement-function/23622)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assembly-simulation-movement-function/23622 "2023-01-17T13:56:32Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. You can see the cam and follow (the screw in the follow is one of the things simulation would have addressed This piece of equipment has a cam, and a follow, …

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## [5.270 - Protect your Webviewer links with password security](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-270-protect-your-webviewer-links-with-password-security/22586)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-270-protect-your-webviewer-links-with-password-security/22586 "2023-01-17T08:54:09Z")

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Improved: Provide additional security to your designs with the Webviewer’s new password protection functionality. New on Windows: New: You can now import Solidworks assemblies to Shapr3D. New: You can now import P…

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## [Removing a face unwanted result](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-a-face-unwanted-result/23614)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/removing-a-face-unwanted-result/23614 "2023-01-16T16:56:59Z")

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I am trying to connect two Gridfinity STEP squares I have mirrored. Removing or moving two faces resuts in a pointy edge. Tried marking lines adjacent faces. Out of ideas.

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## [Trying to pinch something insider a close squre](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-pinch-something-insider-a-close-squre/23616)

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**Author:** [@Ahasun587](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ahasun587)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-pinch-something-insider-a-close-squre/23616 "2023-01-16T16:40:57Z")

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I try to skatch a pool table and I cannot pinch any thing that inside or touch any thing How I remove the upper skatch

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## [Measurements display](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-display/23607)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-display/23607 "2023-01-16T12:22:23Z")

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Would be great if we can have dimensions displayed directly on the 3d model aka Sketchup tape measure

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## [Resizing Hexagon intrusion or extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-hexagon-intrusion-or-extrusion/23545)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-hexagon-intrusion-or-extrusion/23545 "2023-01-16T11:01:54Z")

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Jónapot. I think this problem not only applies to the hexagon but all geometric forms, the hexagon is just a good example. If you draw a hexagon and in- or extrude it it is really hard to resize as you can not see or set…

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## [Idea to make mechanical movement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/idea-to-make-mechanical-movement/23610)

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**Author:** [@Sketcherq8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sketcherq8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/idea-to-make-mechanical-movement/23610 "2023-01-16T06:18:10Z")

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Hello, I have some idea to add on software mechanical movement some time i make gear and i need to see if it move in right way or need update and that idea it will help Regard.

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## [SWEEP tool help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-tool-help/23600)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweep-tool-help/23600 "2023-01-16T01:46:19Z")

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I am trying the SWEEP tool just to test what it does and if I understand how to use it. So, I started with a simple circle plain. Then I drew a line from the center of the circle. Seems simple enough. I then selected the…

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## [Keypad and push button project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keypad-and-push-button-project/23603)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keypad-and-push-button-project/23603 "2023-01-15T22:14:57Z")

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Hello again everyone, Thanks to the newsletters I have been able to see what is going on in this forum. I have been acquiring new skills as a teacher. And I couldn’t spend time on projects. Besides, I am training a ba…

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## [BUG Tap and hold to select/copy not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-tap-and-hold-to-select-copy-not-working/23461)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-tap-and-hold-to-select-copy-not-working/23461 "2023-01-15T17:04:26Z")

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OK, I forgot what the feature is called. It it where you tap and hold on the screen and drag to select items. I tried this then I tried taping on “Copy” to make a copy of said items selected in the previous step. Even th…

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## [Keep losing selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-losing-selection/23584)

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**Author:** [@Moneyshirt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moneyshirt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-losing-selection/23584 "2023-01-15T13:26:38Z")

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Whenever I use the undo function, I lose my selection. It often takes a lot of tapping and rotating and pinching to get my selection. It is often arduous. Then I’ll do something I didn’t want and have to undo. Then I’ll …

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## [How do you distribute a certain number of holes evenly on a sphere's surface?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-distribute-a-certain-number-of-holes-evenly-on-a-spheres-surface/23585)

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**Author:** [@Chris8008](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chris8008)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 12:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-distribute-a-certain-number-of-holes-evenly-on-a-spheres-surface/23585 "2023-01-15T12:07:27Z")

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Hello, who could help me please? Thank you very much Kind Regards from Germany Chris

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## [How to partially raise shape that’s projected onto non-planar cylinder?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-partially-raise-shape-that-s-projected-onto-non-planar-cylinder/23560)

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**Author:** [@Jrm1025](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jrm1025)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-partially-raise-shape-that-s-projected-onto-non-planar-cylinder/23560 "2023-01-14T17:26:58Z")

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Hi, fairly new to shapr, so forgive me if there is a basic solution to this question, but how would I go about raising part of a rounded arm shape that’s been projected onto a cylindrical non-planar object? It’s difficul…

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## [How to arrange an array of objects on a circle by degree?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-arrange-an-array-of-objects-on-a-circle-by-degree/23588)

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**Author:** [@rpolito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rpolito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-arrange-an-array-of-objects-on-a-circle-by-degree/23588 "2023-01-14T15:32:43Z")

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Hello, I am designing a watch dial and want to place the indices. Thus I want to place an array of objects on a circle with the distance of 30° between the indices. Is there a quick function to do so? Greetings

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## [Version 5.290.0.4632](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-290-0-4632/23582)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/version-5-290-0-4632/23582 "2023-01-14T05:46:10Z")

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what is the new updates for Version 5.290.0.4632 haven’t been able to see anything on it. Thank you

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## [Need help with drawing a pattern - truncated cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-drawing-a-pattern-truncated-cone/23556)

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**Author:** [@D.konczal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/D.konczal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-drawing-a-pattern-truncated-cone/23556 "2023-01-13T18:06:17Z")

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Hello, I want to make drawings of lampshades for cutting machine. Could someone tell me how I can do it? Thanks in advance, Damian

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## [Polygon with a hole in it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polygon-with-a-hole-in-it/23575)

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**Author:** [@Moneyshirt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Moneyshirt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/polygon-with-a-hole-in-it/23575 "2023-01-13T16:16:41Z")

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I have drawn a polygon. I want this polygon to have a hole in it. It’s not a body so I can’t just extrude it. I just want to delete a selected section of the center of the polygon like I would do in any image manipulatio…

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## [Sketch layers hack](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-layers-hack/23571)

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**Author:** [@baumer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baumer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-layers-hack/23571 "2023-01-13T15:50:38Z")

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I have a use case where I need to draw a few blocks in 2D and give them separate layers/names so I can give them different properties for a computer code (which takes in a .dxf file). Shapr3D does not support layers, but…

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## [Converting STL of my logo to Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-stl-of-my-logo-to-sketch/23539)

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**Author:** [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-stl-of-my-logo-to-sketch/23539 "2023-01-13T06:10:18Z")

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I have made a mesh STL file out of our logo. I have the illustrator and EPS files, so if I should do this a different way, just tell me. I am trying to get our logo so I can extrude it into a part. I know Shapr doesn’…

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## [Could we have a options for screen capture resolution?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-we-have-a-options-for-screen-capture-resolution/18359)

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**Author:** [@Gene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gene)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-we-have-a-options-for-screen-capture-resolution/18359 "2022-11-05T06:23:33Z")

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when I do a screen capture .I founded capture the picture is on a low resolution. Not enough for show to customer.

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## [Help drawing a corrugated pipe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-drawing-a-corrugated-pipe/23538)

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**Author:** [@JoergG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JoergG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-drawing-a-corrugated-pipe/23538 "2023-01-12T10:58:06Z")

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Hello everyone, my name is Jörg and I live in Lauchhammer, Germany. This is near Berlin and Dresden. I have been drawing 1/24 scale parts for my slot racing hobby with shapr3d for about 7 months. I now need a part for a…

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## [Creating Twisted Gold Chain Links](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-twisted-gold-chain-links/20562)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-twisted-gold-chain-links/20562 "2023-01-12T07:41:00Z")

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Creating Twisted Gold Chain Links… …and a pair of Gold and Silver Bracelets…

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## [Is constraints missing in the windows version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-constraints-missing-in-the-windows-version/23455)

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**Author:** [@SomeWindowsGuy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SomeWindowsGuy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-constraints-missing-in-the-windows-version/23455 "2023-01-12T07:38:09Z")

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Hey Everybody, Trying to get started on the windows version to see if there is a product we can use across platforms, but am getting stuck in the tutorial… Is the constraints menu not working in windows? My resolution …

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## [Split body using another body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-using-another-body/23171)

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**Author:** [@Turboultra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Turboultra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-using-another-body/23171 "2023-01-12T02:21:17Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: A shortcut for splitting a body into two or more bodies in an arbitrary manner. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Given a body to be split a…

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## [Text object selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-object-selection/23511)

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**Author:** [@ArneBirk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ArneBirk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-object-selection/23511 "2023-01-12T01:59:47Z")

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The tool to create text leaves a 2D object after I have pressed «Done». To make a 3D object I have to select the surface of each single letter and then Extrude them. Before I press «Done», all the surfaces are already …

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## [Can someone teach me one on one, I would happy to pay for it.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-teach-me-one-on-one-i-would-happy-to-pay-for-it/23524)

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**Author:** [@Yasser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yasser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-teach-me-one-on-one-i-would-happy-to-pay-for-it/23524 "2023-01-11T22:34:25Z")

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I am new to Shapr3D, I have learned the Basics, but certain things I am not able to find online or it is taking more time to learn in online, So I am looking for some to help me with few question on the way. I am trying …

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## [Cannot chamfer or fillet cam object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-chamfer-or-fillet-cam-object/23498)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-chamfer-or-fillet-cam-object/23498 "2023-01-11T20:46:33Z")

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I cannot chamfer or fillet the top edge highlighted in blue (or the corresponding bottom edge), even by very small amounts such as 0.1 mm. Every such attempt triggers this error message: “Range of blend on face is too la…

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## [Not able to rename design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-able-to-rename-design/23523)

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**Author:** [@smingw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/smingw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-able-to-rename-design/23523 "2023-01-11T16:32:33Z")

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I am using Shapr3D for windows version 5.282.4545.0. When I hover my mouse over the design thumbnail, there is no option to rename or delete the design. If I click on the thumbnail or the name “Unnamed Design”, it will …

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