# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=236

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## [Just fooling around 🐸](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-fooling-around/18269)

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**Author:** [@Romulus369](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Romulus369)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/just-fooling-around/18269 "2022-03-24T13:23:32Z")

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Yep, sure like the Beta!!!:smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts::+1:t2::turtle:

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## [Hair Clipper User Manual](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hair-clipper-user-manual/18261)

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**Author:** [@myasinsuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/myasinsuw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hair-clipper-user-manual/18261 "2022-03-24T07:42:00Z")

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## [2D cookie cutter shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-cookie-cutter-shapes/18247)

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**Author:** [@Petorai](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petorai)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-cookie-cutter-shapes/18247 "2022-03-24T02:13:06Z")

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Hi I’m trying to cut a 2D hexagon shape into a 2D box so that when i revolve there are separate hexagon shapes every inch in the resulting 180 degree body. My goal is to create a bowl shape body with these hexagonal hol…

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## [Visualize - Colour control for metallics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualize-colour-control-for-metallics/18248)

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**Author:** [@Hexlee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hexlee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualize-colour-control-for-metallics/18248 "2022-03-23T13:54:05Z")

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Hi There, Loving Visualize. Is there a way to use a material like steel and tweak the colour in the colour palette to give the look of steel with a subtle brass tint? Thanks

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## [Where is the colour pallette!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-colour-pallette/18179)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-colour-pallette/18179 "2022-03-23T13:39:34Z")

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Hello I do like the materials colours and textures, but where is the plain colour pallette yhst I’m used to? Currently stuck with Black as my default drawing colour, can we please get back to simples. How do I change my…

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## [How to import sketches into another sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-sketches-into-another-sketch/5100)

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**Author:** [@Joelhobbie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joelhobbie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-import-sketches-into-another-sketch/5100 "2022-03-23T02:25:33Z")

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Hello there, I would like to combine three designsI have drawn in Shapr into a separate 4th Shapr design. The only way I can figure to achieve this right now is to upload them to Google Drive and then import them into th…

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## [5.70 - Diameter dimensioning is here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-70-diameter-dimensioning-is-here/17616)

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**Author:** [@Tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-70-diameter-dimensioning-is-here/17616 "2022-03-23T02:18:50Z")

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Hi everyone!:rocket: 5.70 is the last update before one of our biggest feature releases to date – accordingly, you’ll find a single fix in the latest edition of Shapr3D: Improved: Circling back to a popular request, …

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## [Export only selected objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-only-selected-objects/18232)

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**Author:** [@Npoulos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Npoulos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-only-selected-objects/18232 "2022-03-23T01:15:49Z")

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Currently I have to put all objects in a folder and hide the folder to export an object on its own. Is there plans for exporting only the selected object?

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## [BOM or Parts List](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bom-or-parts-list/18229)

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**Author:** [@JensKiemann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JensKiemann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bom-or-parts-list/18229 "2022-03-22T23:02:28Z")

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Hello together, I have a question, is there a way to create a bill of materials or a parts list. Or does anyone know an alternative to create BOM lists. Unfortunately it would have to work fully with the iPad.

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## [Feature request - tape measure with guides](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207)

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**Author:** [@Casper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Casper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207 "2022-03-22T21:23:13Z")

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I really like the tape measure tool in sketchup and I think it would make a nice addition to the shapr3D tool set. I primarily use tape measure tool to create guides at precise distances; this feature comes in handy in …

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## [Crash when going into Visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-when-going-into-visualisation/18196)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crash-when-going-into-visualisation/18196 "2022-03-22T20:38:42Z")

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I think the bike might be to complicated and the app is failing because of lack of ram ? I use and Ipad Mini 6 with 4GB ram. The bike is a step file imported from sketchfab.

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## [Copy with Mathematical symbols](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-with-mathematical-symbols/18225)

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**Author:** [@tofigh4lang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tofigh4lang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-with-mathematical-symbols/18225 "2022-03-22T18:50:41Z")

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I use SketchUp, and there, when I want to divide a circle into 8 equal parts, I just write ‘’ /8 ‘’ then I have a circle with 8 equal parts. So now I’m wondering to know if you have this item or have you added it?

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## [Visualisation - tiles/mosaic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation-tiles-mosaic/18218)

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**Author:** [@Sculpture4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sculpture4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualisation-tiles-mosaic/18218 "2022-03-22T18:18:12Z")

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Hi, I love the new visualisation tool. I make tiled sculpture. Is it possible to add a tile material - ideally one standard square such as a swimming pool tile, and one rectangular. It would be so incredibly useful.

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## [Part of invisible drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-of-invisible-drawings/18190)

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**Author:** [@1500FH](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/1500FH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/part-of-invisible-drawings/18190 "2022-03-22T13:20:12Z")

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Hello, Since the last update, I have several drawings including some of the pieces have become invisible. Can you help me

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## [Reducing length of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducing-length-of-a-body/18174)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reducing-length-of-a-body/18174 "2022-03-22T13:05:42Z")

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I have joined there two shapes together but want the arms to be much shorter. Is there a way to do this without having to do another sketch and revolve?’’… i could also benefit from having the shorter arms taper out f…

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## [Licenza WINDOVS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/licenza-windovs/18203)

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**Author:** [@MARCEX66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MARCEX66)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/licenza-windovs/18203 "2022-03-22T11:50:19Z")

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Salve, la licenza per 2 Pc Microsoft e IpadOs, quanto verrebbe a costare ?

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## [Adjusting pole diameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-pole-diameters/18182)

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**Author:** [@Finalyrproject](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Finalyrproject)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-pole-diameters/18182 "2022-03-21T17:49:22Z")

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What is the fastest way to increase all of of the diameters of metal poles in my structure? Is there a way to connect the circles in the sketch to the bodies? Also, sometimes the image shows the poles extruding the b…

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## [3 updates needed for my workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-updates-needed-for-my-workflow/18180)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-updates-needed-for-my-workflow/18180 "2022-03-21T14:36:07Z")

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First of all I wan’t to thank the developers for the upgrades done over the last few year. I am working on another commercial interior project and I am now able to us Shapr3d as my only software. I do have a few updat…

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## [Making presentation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-presentation/18185)

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**Author:** [@SUNAO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SUNAO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-presentation/18185 "2022-03-21T14:15:57Z")

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I would like to know this movie making tips. This video is super nice, really love it. How did you complete this without scaling and moving the screen? I’d love to do like this presentation the same in front of my c…

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## [Move object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object/18184)

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**Author:** [@Matze1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matze1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-object/18184 "2022-03-21T14:03:21Z")

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Hi there I want to move 1 object about 1800 mm from a point I select (another object) but no clue how todo it will end up being a desktop u can see in the following screenshot thanks For your help as u can see I am abso…

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## [Remove section of thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-section-of-thread/18156)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-section-of-thread/18156 "2022-03-21T02:55:49Z")

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How do I remove a section of the thread which will be in the middle of it approximately. thanks in advance

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## [Moving by angular displacement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-by-angular-displacement/18158)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-by-angular-displacement/18158 "2022-03-21T02:49:38Z")

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Once I have listed the previous mentioned challenge I want to Move the thread And copy it. But I don’t see any angular move option

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## [Photo calibration?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-calibration/18122)

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**Author:** [@shapral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapral)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-calibration/18122 "2022-03-21T00:37:08Z")

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Hello - just started learning Shapr3d and I can’t seem to find a way to calibrate photo or an image that I import and trace? Coming from fusion 360 where its fairly straight forward process, not sure what the best appro…

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## [How do I make rounded corners on a square or rectangle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-rounded-corners-on-a-square-or-rectangle/17993)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-rounded-corners-on-a-square-or-rectangle/17993 "2022-03-20T23:56:24Z")

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This might be a stupid question but I’m new how do you make rounded corners on a square rectangle I didn’t see any option that I could see? I made a rectangle and then I chamfered the edges in a kind of made it look lik…

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## [Double thimble challenge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-thimble-challenge/18073)

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**Author:** [@PEC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PEC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/double-thimble-challenge/18073 "2022-03-17T00:06:58Z")

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Yesterday, I saw this picture on a forum My first try was far from perfect, but now I think I have understood how to model it. It took me several hours to figure out how to proceed, but it is less than 3 minutes…

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## [Migrating Designs from one Mac to Another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrating-designs-from-one-mac-to-another/18171)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrating-designs-from-one-mac-to-another/18171 "2022-03-20T21:43:04Z")

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What is the easiest way to migrate, it would be a real pain to have to separately export each design and then import them in the new machine. Especially given that when they are imported they lose the name the exported f…

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## [Centering an object on top of another](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-an-object-on-top-of-another/7194)

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**Author:** [@ps23Rick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ps23Rick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-an-object-on-top-of-another/7194 "2022-03-20T20:32:13Z")

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Hi all… I’m working towards making a dovetail on an object and in this case I’m trying to center a smaller rectangle perpendiculaR to another larger rectangle. But I don’t know how to accomplish this… thoughts?

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## [Ruffles Along A Curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ruffles-along-a-curve/18129)

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**Author:** [@RyanDoes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RyanDoes)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ruffles-along-a-curve/18129 "2022-03-20T18:56:10Z")

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Hi, I am trying to learn how to create ruffles, pleats, or ripples as they are called in the instruction video called “Using Shapr3D to Ideate Industrial Design Concepts”. I’d I’d eventually figure out a way to create t…

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## [Accurate method to wrap a sketch to a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurate-method-to-wrap-a-sketch-to-a-cylinder/18024)

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**Author:** [@PEC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PEC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurate-method-to-wrap-a-sketch-to-a-cylinder/18024 "2022-03-20T17:21:28Z")

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Hi, I think this has not been posted before, here is an accurate method to wrap a sketch onto a cylinder. Orthogonal projection of a plane onto a cylinder creates distorsion. One solution is obviously to slice the cy…

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## [Shapr3D to Carveco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-carveco/18163)

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**Author:** [@Salja03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salja03)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-carveco/18163 "2022-03-20T16:29:16Z")

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Hi there, I am designing furniture in Shapr3D to be cut out on a CNC using CarveCo. However, when I import a Shapr3D design into CarveCo, I am left with a LOT of overlapping and unjoined vectors. So many, it’s almost n…

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