# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=245

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## [Arm64?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arm64/17213)

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**Author:** [@Svenito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Svenito)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arm64/17213 "2022-02-04T13:09:31Z")

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Surface or Ipad for Shapr?

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## [Compound Angled Joint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compound-angled-joint/17194)

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**Author:** [@ayliffe87](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ayliffe87)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compound-angled-joint/17194 "2022-02-04T10:07:06Z")

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Hi there. Just getting to grips with Shapr3D and I can’t for the life of me work out how to produce a bridal joint at a 4 degree compound angle, as seen below (this is in sketchup) Any advice guys?

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## [5.50 - Tweaks for a smoother modeling experience](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-50-tweaks-for-a-smoother-modeling-experience/17163)

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**Author:** [@Tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-50-tweaks-for-a-smoother-modeling-experience/17163 "2022-02-03T02:57:29Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: 5.50 is now in the books, and with that, a number of bug fixes and improvements are out in the latest beta. Without getting too much into details, here’s what’s new: Fixed: We’ve eradicated a han…

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## [Radian](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radian/8812)

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**Author:** [@LePapa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LePapa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radian/8812 "2022-02-04T00:17:19Z")

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Hi I am using radian as unit of angle in my design. Can I switch unit while typing in value of angle?

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## [Extruding/ Cutting from mid-plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-cutting-from-mid-plane/17199)

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**Author:** [@DanMax](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanMax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-cutting-from-mid-plane/17199 "2022-02-03T23:28:34Z")

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As a new user I can’t upload a short video clip so I hope the image and my description help explain this issue accurately… I have extruded a flat ring, 3mm thick, 200mm outer diameter, 190mm inner diameter (imagine a gi…

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## [Extrusion in imported mesh body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-in-imported-mesh-body/17204)

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**Author:** [@davidtheITguy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davidtheITguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrusion-in-imported-mesh-body/17204 "2022-02-03T19:42:50Z")

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Hi, I have an imported STL with mesh bodies. I am trying to blow a hole through one of the mesh body side faces. I’m using extrusion but I only get an addition to the mesh (cylinder) and not a subtraction of what I have…

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## [Adjusting a spring height](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-a-spring-height/17195)

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**Author:** [@Jagey](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jagey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjusting-a-spring-height/17195 "2022-02-03T18:19:23Z")

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So I modelled a spring (REVOLVE then set height/rotation parameters) but would like to be able to distort it as if under compression - once DONE is selected these options seem to be inaccessible. (I’ve attached an image…

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## [Does anyone knows how to model an eccentric reducer as per ASME B16.9?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-knows-how-to-model-an-eccentric-reducer-as-per-asme-b16-9/17201)

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**Author:** [@MarioEnriquePerez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarioEnriquePerez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-anyone-knows-how-to-model-an-eccentric-reducer-as-per-asme-b16-9/17201 "2022-02-03T17:28:48Z")

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I have been trying to model an eccentric reducer as per ASME 16.9 dimensions and shape, please, if anyone has the guidelines how to do it; is much appreciated, thanks in anticipation!

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## [How can I make 12 copies of objects along the curve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-12-copies-of-objects-along-the-curve/17166)

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**Author:** [@kokatuporshin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kokatuporshin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-make-12-copies-of-objects-along-the-curve/17166 "2022-02-03T07:10:05Z")

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Hi. How can I make 12 elements of Adirondack on this sketch with equal distance between each other and first and last elements placed on the end points of the curve? Thank you.

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## [New electric engine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-electric-engine/17189)

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**Author:** [@Byte2600](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Byte2600)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-electric-engine/17189 "2022-02-03T06:02:51Z")

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I keep having issues where all my sketches and bodies become invisible. It keepers happening after lots of work. I just get to the new Types of compression that I have an idea about how to accomplishand after modeling th…

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## [Creating a slide top box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-slide-top-box/5172)

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**Author:** [@ohm](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ohm)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-slide-top-box/5172 "2022-02-02T17:01:34Z")

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I am looking to create a slide top box to 3D print and I am wondering if there is an easy way to remove the area for the lid tp slide in to. What I have in mind is just drawing the lines around the inside of the box and …

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## [M4 Sherman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m4-sherman/11829)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m4-sherman/11829 "2022-02-02T12:46:43Z")

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The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available i…

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## [Graffiti necklace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/graffiti-necklace/17172)

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**Author:** [@Hotmessenamel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hotmessenamel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/graffiti-necklace/17172 "2022-02-02T02:52:26Z")

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Hi, here’s a necklace I’m 3d printing then getting cast in silver then enamelling. Can’t wait to see if it works!

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## [Paid tutor for a layman needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paid-tutor-for-a-layman-needed/17149)

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**Author:** [@TijnF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TijnF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paid-tutor-for-a-layman-needed/17149 "2022-02-01T17:22:44Z")

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I absolutely love the way Shapr3D works on the iPad, especially because it is quite accessible for a layman. And that is exactly the problem I am running into. The simplicity of how to use Shapr3D gives me the feeling …

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## [5.50 - Just in: Command Search](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-50-just-in-command-search/17164)

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**Author:** [@Tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-50-just-in-command-search/17164 "2022-02-01T15:16:14Z")

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Hi everyone :rocket: 5.50 is now in the books, and with that, a number of bug fixes and improvements are out. Get the app now via the Microsoft Store or directly from our website. New: You loved Command Search on mac…

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## [Few questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/few-questions/17136)

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**Author:** [@LePapa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LePapa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/few-questions/17136 "2022-02-01T09:24:31Z")

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Hi all good people, After evening design session with Shapr3D at Windows I have some questions. Drawing: How to add dimension tolerance? +/- 0.5 or H6 or +1/-0 How to hide grid and coordinate system ? I need white bac…

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## [The keyboard auto detect feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-keyboard-auto-detect-feature/17156)

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**Author:** [@Dble0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dble0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-keyboard-auto-detect-feature/17156 "2022-02-01T06:27:48Z")

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I am using shapr3d on a M1 iPad Pro. I use an Apple Pencil for all of my designs. I also use a Logitech keyboard/trackpad for other tasks. Sometimes I reference designs while my keyboard is attached. If I press any bu…

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## [Bed side tables](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bed-side-tables/17131)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bed-side-tables/17131 "2022-01-31T20:36:44Z")

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Made a bedside table for a customer. Started drawing the tables to show the customer in AR. Then built them and spray painted it same color as sliding doors in their bedroom .

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## [Number of button presses needed to save/export a model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-button-presses-needed-to-save-export-a-model/17152)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-button-presses-needed-to-save-export-a-model/17152 "2022-01-31T15:48:04Z")

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The number of button presses needed to save or export a model is high; especially given the lack of automated version control integration. Please reduce, to make workflows more efficient.

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## [Impossible to move complex PCB rendering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-move-complex-pcb-rendering/17115)

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**Author:** [@Urbanspaceman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Urbanspaceman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-move-complex-pcb-rendering/17115 "2022-01-31T11:22:58Z")

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Hi, i’m quite new to the 3d world i have the annual subscription i have imported .step file created from a PCB design in kicad is a NDA project so, i can’t share more info, but i have this problem i’m unable to move …

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## [Can't create a thicker shell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-a-thicker-shell/17072)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-a-thicker-shell/17072 "2022-01-31T11:19:31Z")

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Good afternoon (o; Having this as a base body for a speaker case: But when I want to create a shell the limit is here 3mm thickness…but even then it creates holes in the body: And from the inside it looks I would…

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## [\-How do I dimension this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-this/17113)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-dimension-this/17113 "2022-01-30T19:58:57Z")

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## [2D Drawings not in Ortho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-not-in-ortho/16898)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-not-in-ortho/16898 "2022-01-30T18:54:09Z")

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If my assembly or sub assembly (3d model) is not parallel or perpendicular to the Shapr Coordinate system, my 2D drawings appear isometric and not the required orthographic. How do I rectify this please?

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## [Lidar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar/17139)

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**Author:** [@Learner\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Learner_2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar/17139 "2022-01-30T17:47:43Z")

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When is the update using lidar

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## [Möbius Strip: There must be a better way to do this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mobius-strip-there-must-be-a-better-way-to-do-this/8568)

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**Author:** [@Bldt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bldt)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mobius-strip-there-must-be-a-better-way-to-do-this/8568 "2022-01-30T10:38:58Z")

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I made this Möbius loop by creating a narrow almond-shaped sketch and putting instances of it every 45° along the path of a circle. Each instance was rotated 22.5 degrees further than the previous instance along its own …

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## [Coffee filter holder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coffee-filter-holder/17132)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coffee-filter-holder/17132 "2022-01-29T23:07:14Z")

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Got bit bored with the coffee filters laying i a cabinet so made a coffee filter holder as a test in 3d first then in oak. Fun simple project for a novice :slight\_smile:

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## [Question about working area and Objects not lined up correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-working-area-and-objects-not-lined-up-correctly/17126)

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**Author:** [@TWS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TWS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-working-area-and-objects-not-lined-up-correctly/17126 "2022-01-29T17:52:15Z")

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In some cases when I am working on a project I notice that the Square that I draw is on a different plane than the object I am working on. Ie… it is oriented way over to the right or above the item I am working on even t…

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## [Delete function - Lasso function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-lasso-function/16771)

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**Author:** [@Markus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Markus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/delete-function-lasso-function/16771 "2022-01-29T13:46:48Z")

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It would be very helpful to have a kind of delete-lasso function where you can make a box-frame or lasso around parts and-or sketches and them delete them cpl after a final ask for go. This should be including deleting …

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## [Edit cross section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-cross-section-view/11474)

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**Author:** [@drewc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edit-cross-section-view/11474 "2022-01-29T05:47:07Z")

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Hi all- is there a way to edit the plane of a section? I can create the section view through the coordinate system planes but can’t figure out how to offset it to sweep through my assembly and check for gaps and interfe…

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## [I modeled my guitar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-modeled-my-guitar/17102)

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**Author:** [@SM1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SM1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-modeled-my-guitar/17102 "2022-01-28T17:37:16Z")

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Took me a little bit of trial and error- but I think it turned out okay. Hope you like it ———————————————————————- And here is a 3D render of it in blender

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