# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=228

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## [Sketchup?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup/19062)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketchup/19062 "2022-04-29T08:26:58Z")

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Is it possible to switch from shapr 3d to sketchup?

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## [Rendering program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-program/19053)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-program/19053 "2022-04-29T01:20:17Z")

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Hi! Please recommend a rendering program that fits well with Sharp 3d… When working with interiors

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## [Feature Suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestions/19056)

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**Author:** [@Hello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hello)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-suggestions/19056 "2022-04-28T21:16:17Z")

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Hello, After using Shapr3D for Windows quite a bit, here are the suggestions I have to improve workflow or to make it work in a way that is more uniform with other applications: When exporting, remember the last filen…

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## [House](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/house/19026)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/house/19026 "2022-04-28T21:15:26Z")

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## [ALPHANADO - "The Bank"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-the-bank/19034)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alphanado-the-bank/19034 "2022-04-28T21:13:46Z")

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This is the FARMERS AND MERCHANTS STATE BANK in Alpha, Jackson City, Minnesota, USA

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## [Splint between upper and lower teeth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splint-between-upper-and-lower-teeth/18929)

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**Author:** [@zsurgeon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zsurgeon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splint-between-upper-and-lower-teeth/18929 "2022-04-28T20:36:05Z")

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This is one of the ways to treat TMJ pain and clicking. This type of splints is called positioning splints as it positions the mandible when biting in a specific location decided by the treating doctor. So it is booleane…

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## [Spline Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-bug/19055)

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**Author:** [@SM1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SM1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-bug/19055 "2022-04-28T18:12:34Z")

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This is a bug I found while messing with splines: Spline Bug - YouTube It’s kind of weird to see lines moving in a non-linear way in a sketch :sweat\_smile: The video shows the bug and how to recreate it. The control sp…

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## [Exporting sketches without distortion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches-without-distortion/19002)

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**Author:** [@jonlangager](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonlangager)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-sketches-without-distortion/19002 "2022-04-28T16:32:19Z")

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I often model things in Shapr3D for 3D printing – often miniature environments like rooms. To add detail (like wallpaper), I print out designs on paper to then paste onto the walls. I would love to be able to use the “e…

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## [Modelling a Toroidal EM Coil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-a-toroidal-em-coil/18965)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-a-toroidal-em-coil/18965 "2022-04-28T12:39:57Z")

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Hi there folks. I’m looking to 3d model whats known as a Rodin Coil. Its a type of EM Coil that has vortex based mathematics as its blueprint. For the life of me I cannot find an example of anything in these forums that …

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## [Lightweight fixie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightweight-fixie/19027)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_Horvath](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightweight-fixie/19027 "2022-04-28T12:28:40Z")

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I’ve created a light weight aluminium framed fixie bike with carbon wheels, front fork and steering bar. We at Shapr3D enthusiastically using the app in our free time as well. :slight\_smile:

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## [Spline only first point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-only-first-point/19038)

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**Author:** [@altatou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/altatou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-only-first-point/19038 "2022-04-28T08:54:39Z")

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I use the spline tool but the problem is, only the first point is creating when i press with the pencil ! When i try the second spline point, nothing happen ! NOTE: my pencil is not the original Apple pencil but anothe…

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## [Reverse engineer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-engineer/19023)

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**Author:** [@Hammerhand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hammerhand)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-engineer/19023 "2022-04-28T01:54:08Z")

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I need a fairly photo realistic, quite accurate model of a 6 inch suction cup that we use pretty regularly in film. The visualization tools are really lining up with the real world materials very well. In the s…

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## [I want to know - how you guys addingvideos here?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-know-how-you-guys-addingvideos-here/19032)

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**Author:** [@Isa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-want-to-know-how-you-guys-addingvideos-here/19032 "2022-04-27T19:51:03Z")

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My video is 28 sec long and seems that is too big to add here? What Ineed to do to add video here?

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## [Meanwhile castle is under construction-a flag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/meanwhile-castle-is-under-construction-a-flag/19033)

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**Author:** [@Isa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Isa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/meanwhile-castle-is-under-construction-a-flag/19033 "2022-04-27T18:51:35Z")

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Took a break from building a castle :slight\_smile:

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## [Project wont open - needed asap](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-open-needed-asap/19036)

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**Author:** [@Matt1991](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt1991)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-wont-open-needed-asap/19036 "2022-04-27T17:49:43Z")

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Hi guys, My project wont open, im in the middle of manufacturing it and could do with a little help :smiley: It keeps crashing whenever tried to open. Thanks Matt

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## [After the update of version 5.110](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-the-update-of-version-5-110/19031)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/after-the-update-of-version-5-110/19031 "2022-04-27T13:13:14Z")

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Since I updated the latest version, I have been unable to open one of the documents. You can only force quit every time.

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## [Why is pointer detected showing up in my design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-pointer-detected-showing-up-in-my-design/19028)

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**Author:** [@Tavis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tavis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-pointer-detected-showing-up-in-my-design/19028 "2022-04-27T08:43:39Z")

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Pointer detected icon is showing up on my designs I open, how do I get rid of this as it is stopping me from being able to work on my designs

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## [Color patten & lighting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-patten-lighting/19024)

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**Author:** [@yongyong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yongyong)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/color-patten-lighting/19024 "2022-04-27T07:19:51Z")

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Hello.^^.sharp 3D is being used well for interiors. But I have a question about color and lighting. When using a wood pattern, it is impossible to set the direction of the wood pattern, and does the light only come out…

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## [Tutorial Request: Concept art end-to-end](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-request-concept-art-end-to-end/18750)

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**Author:** [@Whatsdonisdon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatsdonisdon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-request-concept-art-end-to-end/18750 "2022-04-27T06:07:41Z")

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So Shapr3D seems amazing for CAD work - there are a ton of videos showing on YouTube showing how to model parts with Shapr. I’d love to see a tutorial series or even just one video showing Shapr being used for concept a…

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## [Splines doesn't work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-doesnt-work/19015)

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**Author:** [@Felix28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Felix28)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-doesnt-work/19015 "2022-04-26T13:55:32Z")

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The splines don’t work, I tried to but it doesn’t create the curve, does anyone know how to fix? I used iPad Pro 2021 with Apple Pencil

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## [Cable issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cable-issues/18999)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cable-issues/18999 "2022-04-26T13:22:37Z")

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Afternoon everyone, Been trying to make a cable/coil of rope for a project and have been unable to figure out how. Does anyone have a work around. The image below is what I need to be able to do effectively and efficien…

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## [2D drawing views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-views/19001)

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**Author:** [@HarnerMade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarnerMade)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-views/19001 "2022-04-26T10:20:51Z")

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When I make a 2D drawing, all the views are 3D isometric. How do I get them back to perfect orthographic views? Thank you

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## [Can’t see arrows in Extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-see-arrows-in-extrude/19006)

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**Author:** [@Ericc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ericc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-see-arrows-in-extrude/19006 "2022-04-26T06:47:36Z")

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Hello all, I’m a beginner in using Shapr3D with iPad and Apple Pencil. I’m trying to use the Extrude function but there isn’t any arrow which I can lift upwards after selecting the area. Can anyone please advise. Thank y…

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## [Feature request-Light glow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-light-glow/18974)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-light-glow/18974 "2022-04-25T22:05:03Z")

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I do a lot of projects involving lights and the glow the create. I could fake it to a certain degree when there was a transparency slider on materials but now that is gone. The glow i am talking about is a soft edge tra…

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## [Failed to Substract from revolved body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-to-substract-from-revolved-body/18976)

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**Author:** [@ThomasR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThomasR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-to-substract-from-revolved-body/18976 "2022-04-25T19:04:13Z")

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I’d like to create a phase to a thread (Revolved body). To get there, I create a dummy body and substract it from the thread - most of the time it fails. Download example file: Failed Substract Example.shapr

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## [My Way :)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-way/18942)

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**Author:** [@Chayanne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chayanne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-way/18942 "2022-04-25T14:17:38Z")

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## [Experimenting with a model aircraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/experimenting-with-a-model-aircraft/18971)

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**Author:** [@GannetScaleModels](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GannetScaleModels)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/experimenting-with-a-model-aircraft/18971 "2022-04-25T14:10:30Z")

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Output of experimenting with the app versus reference

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## [Spring Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spring-help/18907)

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**Author:** [@Comac\_Anton](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Comac_Anton)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spring-help/18907 "2022-04-25T12:11:21Z")

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Good day! I know how to create a spring, but I don’t know how to make it round. please help. Thanks

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## [Fuzzy Look of a Thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fuzzy-look-of-a-thread/18961)

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**Author:** [@ThomasR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThomasR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fuzzy-look-of-a-thread/18961 "2022-04-25T09:06:41Z")

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I created a thread with the revolve tool, and the result looks kind of strange and fuzzy. Maybe this is just a rendering error or performance improvement?

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## [How do you wrap around a braided ring?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-wrap-around-a-braided-ring/18936)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-wrap-around-a-braided-ring/18936 "2022-04-25T08:19:11Z")

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It is not difficult to make a surround ring in other 3D software, but how to accurately stitch a uniform ring in Shapr3D? Its offset angle is really difficult to control. I tried several times but failed. Does anyone hav…

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