# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=205

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## [Why does my grid changes axis all the time?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-does-my-grid-changes-axis-all-the-time/21487)

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**Author:** [@Evildaan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Evildaan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-does-my-grid-changes-axis-all-the-time/21487 "2022-09-21T09:17:12Z")

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My grid is changing on all the axis all the time very confusing and irritating. Can somebody stop this madnes? Ps : this didn t used to be like this……

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## [Is there a way to export image in jpeg format on MacOS version of Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-export-image-in-jpeg-format-on-macos-version-of-shapr3d/21511)

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**Author:** [@G2Art](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G2Art)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-export-image-in-jpeg-format-on-macos-version-of-shapr3d/21511 "2022-09-21T08:05:06Z")

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Hello Is there a way to export image in jpeg format on MacOS version of Shapr3D? By default, it creates a .png file, (which is ok as I can easily convert it into .jpg to share it). The Export menu says “Capture any vi…

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## [Divide a Line into equal segments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/divide-a-line-into-equal-segments/21498)

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**Author:** [@KarisiaSafaris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KarisiaSafaris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/divide-a-line-into-equal-segments/21498 "2022-09-21T05:39:42Z")

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I have switched from skethcup and I’m having trouble with some basics. If I have a line and I want to place some objects along that line but dont have the time to do the math, is there a way to simply divide the line by…

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## [Wood Textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-textures/17885)

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**Author:** [@Hammerhand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hammerhand)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-textures/17885 "2022-09-20T21:38:58Z")

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Painted wood texture would be a nice feature, which I hadn’t though of. Wood is my primary building material so I’m skewed in favour of that, but already I have much to work with that is new. I would love to have a slidi…

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## [SPIRO, My litlle mouse series](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spiro-my-litlle-mouse-series/21247)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spiro-my-litlle-mouse-series/21247 "2022-09-20T21:11:16Z")

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The exercises continue. The building reflexes become faster. Full black and carbon :heart\_eyes:

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## [Grid Size decimal inches…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-size-decimal-inches/21503)

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**Author:** [@stone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-size-decimal-inches/21503 "2022-09-20T20:36:18Z")

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minor, minor issue… …plenty of work arounds when zooming to establish a grid size, so the grid can then be locked to this size, the decimal-inch grid goes from 1” to 0.5” to 0.1” I find this un-helpful. (and arbitra…

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## [Drawing: Diameter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-diameter/21455)

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**Author:** [@Solid3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Solid3D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-diameter/21455 "2022-09-20T18:55:17Z")

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Hi, I can not pick the circle to show the value. What am I doing wrong? Thx @Solid3D

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## [Undo steps history](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-steps-history/21494)

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**Author:** [@tornadogr1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tornadogr1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-steps-history/21494 "2022-09-20T12:30:21Z")

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Still getting used to the nuiansces of the program, but enjoying the learning curve! One question, that I believe has been raised before some years ago. If I go out of a design and re-enter it after it syncs, it appears…

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## [Move designs to another account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-designs-to-another-account/21491)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-designs-to-another-account/21491 "2022-09-20T07:18:33Z")

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Good morning (o; Just out of curiosity…I use Shapr3d with a subscription paid by my employer… So when my company doesn’t support it anymore and I decide to subscribe privately… are all my designs lost then? thanks in…

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## [Locked out of my designs at the job site! WTF!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locked-out-of-my-designs-at-the-job-site-wtf/21376)

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**Author:** [@Yzzostudios](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yzzostudios)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locked-out-of-my-designs-at-the-job-site-wtf/21376 "2022-09-19T22:54:46Z")

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I have a Business subscription and use this program daily - it’s my most important tool for fabrication. I’ve been giving glowing references to anyone who asks. Now, Shapr3D LOCKED ME OUT OF MY DESIGNS WHEN I NEEDED TH…

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## [Windows interface and sync](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-interface-and-sync/21476)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-interface-and-sync/21476 "2022-09-19T19:54:44Z")

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@Istvan\_CEO\_Shapr3D The windows interface has a different lay-out compared to the ios interface. One of the most annoying things is that when you open the design folder view and go into an underlying folder, the arrow b…

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## [5.200 - Improved Augmented Reality and Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-200-improved-augmented-reality-and-visualization/20920)

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**Author:** [@Amanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amanda)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-200-improved-augmented-reality-and-visualization/20920 "2022-09-19T17:15:14Z")

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View your model in Augmented Reality with the gorgeous materials and textures from Visualization Improved: The adaptive menu that appears on the side screen when a selection is active is now optimized to let you chang…

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## [Imperial Drawing Scale?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imperial-drawing-scale/21465)

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**Author:** [@seanoskea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seanoskea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imperial-drawing-scale/21465 "2022-09-19T16:28:36Z")

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Looks like a great tool, however, us Yankies that are still stuck in the 19th century need to produce drawings in imperial scales like 1:24, 1:48 etc. Your drawing scales seem to only allow for base-ten scales. Is there …

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## [Creating mold profile for foundry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-mold-profile-for-foundry/21474)

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**Author:** [@tornadogr1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tornadogr1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-mold-profile-for-foundry/21474 "2022-09-19T11:47:44Z")

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Hi I need to send a design to a foundry, therefore for the molds that they use I need to create my design in two halves, each face (of which there are many) needs ot have a 1,5° deform to enable it to be removed from th…

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## [Tutorials are not up to date, Perpetual subscription, corporate ethics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-are-not-up-to-date-perpetual-subscription-corporate-ethics/21457)

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**Author:** [@ThresholdEngineering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThresholdEngineering)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorials-are-not-up-to-date-perpetual-subscription-corporate-ethics/21457 "2022-09-18T17:45:35Z")

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I just downloaded Shapr3D a couple weeks ago and explored a bit on my own. (MacBook) I am prepared to purchase a CAD application for freelance design projects. I’ve been a mechanical designer for decades, Unigraphics, S…

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## [CVE-2022-39143 A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cve-2022-39143-a-vulnerability-has-been-identified-in-parasolid/21409)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cve-2022-39143-a-vulnerability-has-been-identified-in-parasolid/21409 "2022-09-18T16:23:28Z")

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Is Shapr3D exposed to this issue? pdf A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid V33.1 (All versions \< V33.1.262), Parasolid V33.1 (All versions \>= V33.1.262 \< V33.1.263), Parasolid V34.0 (All versions \< V34.0…

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## [Interior design co-working space project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interior-design-co-working-space-project/19800)

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**Author:** [@Carlos1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Carlos1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interior-design-co-working-space-project/19800 "2022-09-18T13:07:31Z")

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Having completed my final year interior design project mainly using sharpr3D. - new nomadic co-working space concept proposal space, site is Hackney Wicks, London. I think it works great, pleased with the result althoug…

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## [Threads (again)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threads-again/21468)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/threads-again/21468 "2022-09-18T10:31:05Z")

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@Istvan\_CEO\_Shapr3D I have a request regarding the Revolve tool. Designing threads (or any helical body) can be done with the Revolve tool. Just tell how many revolutions and state the height you need and you’re done. …

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## [Invalid body when printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-body-when-printing/4953)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/invalid-body-when-printing/4953 "2022-09-18T07:40:30Z")

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I’ve imported an STP file, created elsewhere. It imports and displays just fine. When I try to export to 3D print I get “Wxport Warning, There are invalid bodies in the model that cannot be exported”. If I try t continue…

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## [How can I change the wideness of a profile?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-wideness-of-a-profile/21437)

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**Author:** [@lisa333](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lisa333)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-wideness-of-a-profile/21437 "2022-09-17T20:58:41Z")

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Hey there, I love working with shapr3d but I have a question that would save me lots of time…I am a cad newbie. Imagine I have a metall profile and I want to reduce it from 80mm wideness to 60mm wideness but the materi…

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## [X Y & Z co-ordinates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-y-z-co-ordinates/21439)

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**Author:** [@Scott78](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scott78)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/x-y-z-co-ordinates/21439 "2022-09-17T19:34:46Z")

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Hi, I draw buildings using Shapr3D and I add standard doors and windows by importing them into my design. Now I can drag the windows/doors into the place I want but for another project I need to know the X Y & Z co-ordin…

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## [Mold / impression](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-impression/21412)

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**Author:** [@K1llatrav](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/K1llatrav)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-impression/21412 "2022-09-17T17:48:20Z")

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I am trying to create a mold from a design I made… how do I take an impression out of a rectangle block?

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## [3D human body parts for modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-human-body-parts-for-modeling/21443)

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**Author:** [@Inventor23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Inventor23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-human-body-parts-for-modeling/21443 "2022-09-17T14:21:37Z")

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I’m working on the 3D modeling a metal brooch | Shapr3D step-by-step tutorial and there is a human bust in the project so you can position the brooch on the body to determine how it would look on a person. Does anyone kn…

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## [■ Spiral ■ Wonderful glass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spiral-wonderful-glass/21440)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spiral-wonderful-glass/21440 "2022-09-17T12:50:23Z")

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My last models on Sharp 3D. The vase is a learning exercise. The carafe is inspired by Baccarat. Shapes sublimated by glass. SBSARS materials are always amazingly realistic.

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## [How to create a cone?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-cone/21452)

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**Author:** [@pratyushR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pratyushR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-cone/21452 "2022-09-17T07:34:45Z")

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hello there, noob here just got starting around to do CAD. how do i make a cone in shapr3d. i know we can extrude a circle and use the angle option to make it a cone but that makes it’s height less than the intended he…

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## [Join the next Shapr3D Showroom Event!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/join-the-next-shapr3d-showroom-event/21296)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/join-the-next-shapr3d-showroom-event/21296 "2022-09-16T20:36:28Z")

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It’s finally happening! Our second event! Join us today at 10AM PDT / 7PM CET and stay for the live Q&A afterward. See you there!

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## [Reduce Space on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce-space-on-ipad/21438)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce-space-on-ipad/21438 "2022-09-16T18:34:27Z")

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One challenge since sync has started is now all the designs on on the Mac AND the iPad. The iPad does not have a lot of extra disk space. Is there a way I can have some designs not sync to iPad so it does not run out of …

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## [Sync process](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-process/21431)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sync-process/21431 "2022-09-16T13:10:43Z")

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Sync is a great feature but i think it would be nice if you could pick the files you to have sync instead of syncing all of the designs. I think this could speed up some of the process when working on large designs, just…

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## [Impossible to import a dxf into my design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-import-a-dxf-into-my-design/21419)

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**Author:** [@Daca](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daca)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-import-a-dxf-into-my-design/21419 "2022-09-16T10:09:26Z")

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Hello, I created a quite complex design in Illustrator to do a engraving into one of my design. When I try to import the dxf (or the dwg) the loading is never ending. There’s something tha can i do to complete the operat…

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## [Air Gun Concept Fire Retardant Balls 🤪](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/air-gun-concept-fire-retardant-balls/21428)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/air-gun-concept-fire-retardant-balls/21428 "2022-09-15T23:27:16Z")

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