# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=211

[Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md)

**Page:** 212

---

## [Align and Translate?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-translate/20908)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Henri13](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Henri13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-translate/20908 "2022-08-15T08:45:41Z")

</div>

Sort for my bad English !!! I want to now how some time is “align” and some times is “transtlate” ??? Some times Align is not visible and I must use Translate"… Thank you for your help. Henri

---

## [Feature Suggestion: Cascading Dimension Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-cascading-dimension-tags/20887)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-cascading-dimension-tags/20887 "2022-08-15T07:04:51Z")

</div>

Very simple, in theory. When two dimension tags are overlapping, they cascade or otherwise group themselves beside one another, instead of sitting on top of one another. If you have very many concentric shapes and need t…

---

## [Feature suggestion: Section View Hatch Variation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-section-view-hatch-variation/20912)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@3d222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d222)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-section-view-hatch-variation/20912 "2022-08-15T00:08:13Z")

</div>

Section view is very useful in the process of design but the hatch color and pattern remain the same from part to part and it is sometimes difficult to tell where one part starts and the next one ends. It would be helpfu…

---

## [Feature suggestion: Self-illuminating Materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-self-illuminating-materials/20911)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@3d222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3d222)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestion-self-illuminating-materials/20911 "2022-08-14T22:06:17Z")

</div>

It would be very helpful for lighting design to have a self illuminating material that could be used for a light source such as a bulb or LED. And secondarily, it would be great if this self illuminating material could …

---

## [How to aligne on one axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-aligne-on-one-axis/20900)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Horsthorst](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Horsthorst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-aligne-on-one-axis/20900 "2022-08-13T18:55:53Z")

</div>

Hello everyone, I’d like to ask if there is a possibility to align multiple randomly created bodies at different positions at one axis at the center point. I’m creating different parts of an assembly separately and s…

---

## [Drawing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing/20889)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing/20889 "2022-08-13T00:07:48Z")

</div>

Model name not shown in drawing title block. Same part dimension but different on two views. Is theirs way to move the scale note on the drawing views Need more isometric views Body 03.pdf (1.2 MB) Thank …

---

## [Exporting Files to cut on my CNC Router](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-to-cut-on-my-cnc-router/20670)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@hybridman7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hybridman7)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-files-to-cut-on-my-cnc-router/20670 "2022-08-12T23:30:59Z")

</div>

I have attempted to export some of the parts I designed in Shapr3d so I could convert to G-code and cut on my cnc (using Carveco Maker+). Every attempt is unsuccessful. If I try .stp or .stl it opens wonky. If I save a…

---

## [New bug on IPAD version, Apple Pencil stop responding](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-bug-on-ipad-version-apple-pencil-stop-responding/20820)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-bug-on-ipad-version-apple-pencil-stop-responding/20820 "2022-08-12T16:04:26Z")

</div>

The apple pencil stop responding to objects but still working on menus The apple pencil was charged, and the app version is 5.180.0.3642

---

## [Move one of two elements to become its own item](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-one-of-two-elements-to-become-its-own-item/20852)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@magze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magze)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-one-of-two-elements-to-become-its-own-item/20852 "2022-08-12T14:35:53Z")

</div>

If I have two elements which are in the same “Item” box in the menu. How do I move one of these two elements so it become its own “Item”?

---

## [Sendcutsend bends](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sendcutsend-bends/20403)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@zed6550](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zed6550)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sendcutsend-bends/20403 "2022-08-12T00:48:03Z")

</div>

I recently drew up a bracket that has a 90 degree bend in it. Sendcutsend requires a differently colored line to mark bends. I ended up exporting a 2d file from Shapr 3D to QCad and changed the line color there, which w…

---

## [Need Help Fillet in Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-fillet-in-sketch/14562)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Spt\_Autoseat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spt_Autoseat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-fillet-in-sketch/14562 "2022-08-11T01:41:27Z")

</div>

I’m Usually create two line an angle after that make one circle Tangent with Line and Use trim cut the line in the corner. Have anyone has more idea? :thinking: I want to know another way how to selected 2 Line and Fi…

---

## [Left handed use of Isolate mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed-use-of-isolate-mode/20866)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed-use-of-isolate-mode/20866 "2022-08-11T18:29:10Z")

</div>

I’m a leftie and use Shapr3D with a left handed interface. Isolate controls (body, faces, edges, etc) show up on the left side of the interface which is super awkward to get to with my right finger. Hope this can be fi…

---

## [Sketches and isolation mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-isolation-mode/20865)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-isolation-mode/20865 "2022-08-11T18:24:47Z")

</div>

I am trying out isolation mode and it’s a great feature overall. However, when I’m in isolation mode, I cannot hide a sketch that’s in the way. this seems like if may be a defect. If I’m doing something incorrectly, p…

---

## [Can’t offset edge loop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-offset-edge-loop/20813)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-offset-edge-loop/20813 "2022-08-11T15:30:27Z")

</div>

I can make it bigger but not smaller?

---

## [Help with ‘smoothing/curving’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-smoothing-curving/20807)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@sjmartian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjmartian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-smoothing-curving/20807 "2022-08-11T10:40:05Z")

</div>

I have a design that I have created, but one end of the model is flat compared the curvature of the rest of the model. The end with the fin is meant to be flat and is corrrct, but the other end doesn’t follow the continu…

---

## [Copy negative extrusions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-negative-extrusions/20816)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@sysiphus6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sysiphus6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-negative-extrusions/20816 "2022-08-10T21:34:47Z")

</div>

On the ipad, if I create a negative extrusion, how can I copy it?

---

## [Tapered Spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-spiral/19191)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kyler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kyler)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-spiral/19191 "2022-08-10T20:42:32Z")

</div>

Hi! Brand new here, and fairly new to Shapr3D. I’m trying to make a tapered spiral. I’m trying to recreate a chameleon’s tail shape. I’ll include pics below. I got as far as revolving a circle around axis to the amount o…

---

## [Hanger Style Bracket](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hanger-style-bracket/20479)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@PFI-Stark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFI-Stark)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hanger-style-bracket/20479 "2022-08-10T19:33:15Z")

</div>

I’m new to shapr3d, I have searched the tutorials and the forums for something close but haven’t found anything. I’m trying to create a hanger that has x,y, and z axis angles to it. My plan was to sketch and create a sw…

---

## [Using existing geometry for new sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-existing-geometry-for-new-sketch/20838)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-existing-geometry-for-new-sketch/20838 "2022-08-10T19:21:21Z")

</div>

I think i may have asked about this situation before I am creating a sketch on a new plane that is basically in the middle of the part and when i sketch a new circle on the plane and try to constrain it to the existing g…

---

## [What is it about this shape?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-it-about-this-shape/20854)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-it-about-this-shape/20854 "2022-08-10T16:54:12Z")

</div>

I’ve got a separate thread about trying to offset the edge so I’d thought I’d try a different approach while that’s being worked on. I can extrude this shape……once. After that it fails. Bizarre.

---

## [Re-installed, and all designs gone!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/re-installed-and-all-designs-gone/20837)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@DrDave64](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrDave64)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/re-installed-and-all-designs-gone/20837 "2022-08-10T15:27:39Z")

</div>

My Surface pro crashed and needed a fresh install. I’ve re-installed Shapr and logged into my account and all designs are gone. Are they recoverable, or just stored locally? Many thanks

---

## [Create new part within the void of another part (mold)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-part-within-the-void-of-another-part-mold/20833)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@lprevost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lprevost)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-new-part-within-the-void-of-another-part-mold/20833 "2022-08-10T14:10:05Z")

</div>

I’m trying to create a new part within the void of an existing part. I’ve got a simple 2" PVC pipe with threaded ends and a threaded cap. I’m trying to create a new part that slides into the void of the pipe which I …

---

## [How do you model threads? Add matl or subtract matl?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-model-threads-add-matl-or-subtract-matl/20702)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mikeschn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikeschn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-model-threads-add-matl-or-subtract-matl/20702 "2022-08-10T12:26:08Z")

</div>

Just curious, how to you guys model external threads, like on a bolt. Do you create a triangle to add material to a shaft that is at the root diameter? Or do you create a triangle to subtract material from a shaft that i…

---

## [Object exported smaller than 3d object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-exported-smaller-than-3d-object/20823)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Arghus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arghus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-exported-smaller-than-3d-object/20823 "2022-08-09T13:30:26Z")

</div>

I have a cylinder, the outside circle is 53 i extrude the shape, save the object in 3mf When i go to ultimaker cura the cylinder is imported as 53 by 52.9835. why?

---

## [Circle round shape wobbles when rotating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-round-shape-wobbles-when-rotating/20803)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@JakubUrban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JakubUrban)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-round-shape-wobbles-when-rotating/20803 "2022-08-09T13:23:46Z")

</div>

as you can see in the image, there si circular shape in the middle - if i try to rotate it along its round side it wobbles up and down it seems to be perfect circle and even if i take outline (edge) and compare it wi…

---

## [Export OBJ to Blender on Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-obj-to-blender-on-windows/20798)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@minGBay](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minGBay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-obj-to-blender-on-windows/20798 "2022-08-08T01:28:01Z")

</div>

Learn the basics of rendering with Blender | 3D design webinar - YouTube The tutorial shows that the export option can export each group individually on Shapr3D on Mac. This option seems to be missing on the Windows ver…

---

## [Single Seater Electric Cart Concept Layout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/single-seater-electric-cart-concept-layout/20819)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/single-seater-electric-cart-concept-layout/20819 "2022-08-09T12:33:01Z")

</div>

100% Shapr3d Cropped in Affinity Photo

---

## [Rotate an object on the screen with one finger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-an-object-on-the-screen-with-one-finger/7781)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@johnhaley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnhaley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-an-object-on-the-screen-with-one-finger/7781 "2022-08-08T20:07:16Z")

</div>

Hi everyone, When I rotate an object on the screen with one finger in order to position it well for a screenshot, I don’t seem to be able to rotate it about the vertical axis. For example, starting in the top view, I ca…

---

## [Illy collection, suite](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/illy-collection-suite/20812)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/illy-collection-suite/20812 "2022-08-08T19:19:05Z")

</div>

Sharp and Stager 3d

---

## [Shell refuse create hollow object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-refuse-create-hollow-object/20350)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@JakubUrban](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JakubUrban)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-refuse-create-hollow-object/20350 "2022-08-08T12:02:53Z")

</div>

I have an object of fuel tank mock-up and recognize some buggy behavior. See the image, hope it describes my problem. Any advice would be appreciated. Edit: the bottom object is possible to transform to shell, but o…

[Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=210)

[Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=212)