# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=252

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## [How to control what moves when clicking tangent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-control-what-moves-when-clicking-tangent/16359)

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**Author:** [@Fleabilly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fleabilly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-control-what-moves-when-clicking-tangent/16359 "2021-12-16T07:14:40Z")

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I have two circles exactly where I want. Mirrored on the y axis one above the other… same diameter. I’ve drawn a line on one side vertical parallel to the two circles. I want to snap the line to the circles but tangent w…

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## [Importing autocad dwg file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-autocad-dwg-file/16375)

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**Author:** [@Ericnussa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ericnussa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-autocad-dwg-file/16375 "2021-12-16T06:46:26Z")

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Good evening I have a AutoCad 2019 file that’s is a DWG file and I am trying to open it but it is importing incomplete. Can shaper3D not read cad files? And if it does then how do I import it complete?

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## [Guaradar archivos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guaradar-archivos/16363)

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**Author:** [@wigarga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wigarga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guaradar-archivos/16363 "2021-12-15T16:09:28Z")

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Hola, alguien conoce alguna forma de guardar todos los dibujos de forma rápida sin tener que ir uno por uno exportando, o hay alguna opción de copia de seguridad de la aplicación?

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## [Got Boat into Unreal Engine...next solve texturing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/got-boat-into-unreal-engine-next-solve-texturing/16354)

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**Author:** [@24pfilms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/24pfilms)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 10:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/got-boat-into-unreal-engine-next-solve-texturing/16354 "2021-12-15T10:45:10Z")

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## [Text file - ADD TEXT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-file-add-text/2864)

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**Author:** [@Rob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rob)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-file-add-text/2864 "2021-12-15T09:08:18Z")

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Alphabet.shapr (672 KB) Hi guys, For anyone looking to add text to their workspace, here’s a workaround until the function is added natively. I put the characters on separate planes in groups of 5 or 6 to reduce slowd…

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## [繪圖檔(Draw)能夠更改圖面資料?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw/16350)

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**Author:** [@tonyyen97](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tonyyen97)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw/16350 "2021-12-15T08:49:57Z")

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hi，各位同好，有人知道該如何修改預設的繪圖檔(Drawing)嗎？ 我希望能增加材質，還有設計者名稱…等 希望能有同好可以指導，謝謝

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## [Import large dxf file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-large-dxf-file/16290)

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**Author:** [@Dimples21188](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dimples21188)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-large-dxf-file/16290 "2021-12-15T08:13:54Z")

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Hi ya, i seem to be having some issues opening any dxf files larger 1MB. I have tried on both the computer and the ipad. What am i doing wrong?

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## [Trouble using union tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-union-tool/16334)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-using-union-tool/16334 "2021-12-15T03:01:32Z")

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Hi I have an issue to unite my final parts. Whenever I try to unite all of them in this model there is an error saying that the geometry is not possible, I think the issue is around the yellow parts but I really have no…

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## [Design a nose cone of a 747](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-nose-cone-of-a-747/16348)

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**Author:** [@holmesluke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/holmesluke)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-nose-cone-of-a-747/16348 "2021-12-14T22:57:38Z")

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Hi, I am hoping someone can come up with a better way than I have for approximating the nose cone of a Boeing 747. I have attached a picture of the nose cone I am trying to achieve which is essentially an asymmetric roun…

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## [How to copy and past bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-and-past-bodies/16332)

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**Author:** [@marko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-copy-and-past-bodies/16332 "2021-12-13T21:59:30Z")

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Greetings, I have a folder called base components and need to copy bodies in place to a customize folder. Alignment is critical, so using move to create duplicates is less than ideal, plus I need to move a lot of them. …

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## [Move to iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-to-ipad/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-to-ipad/8 "2021-12-13T18:24:33Z")

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Welcome to Shapr3D’s forums. Here, you can: Ask for help Post or read tutorials Share your designs with other Shapers Report bugs and share workarounds Ask for new features Receive news about updates We hope you’ll h…

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## [At $250 a year, we can’t create TEXT?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/at-250-a-year-we-can-t-create-text/14218)

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**Author:** [@David\_Romero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/David_Romero)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/at-250-a-year-we-can-t-create-text/14218 "2021-12-13T14:33:41Z")

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I realize there are other creative ways to do this, but this should be an embarrassment to Shapr3D. I write software for Disney - do you think they would allow me to create software that is missing a component that peopl…

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## [Revolving eclipse or spline curve, non conform revolve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-eclipse-or-spline-curve-non-conform-revolve/16325)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolving-eclipse-or-spline-curve-non-conform-revolve/16325 "2021-12-12T22:11:01Z")

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I was trying to revolve a spline line shape that I developed, I was pleased with the visual shape that I have but when I revolved it I found that the revolved shape had FLAT EDGES. So then I decided ok maybe I have a pr…

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## [ C-shaped gasket](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/c-shaped-gasket/16323)

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**Author:** [@ifgarity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ifgarity)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/c-shaped-gasket/16323 "2021-12-12T20:49:50Z")

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Just a gasket

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## [Reverse engineering with shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-engineering-with-shapr/16322)

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**Author:** [@BGabor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BGabor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reverse-engineering-with-shapr/16322 "2021-12-12T20:46:48Z")

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reverse engineering with shapr, scan, with Artec Eva Lite, 3D print with Ultimaker S5, Ultimaker ToughPLA black Uploading: IMG\_0361.PNG…

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## [Adjust scale to imported PDFs, images](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjust-scale-to-imported-pdfs-images/16313)

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**Author:** [@tito](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adjust-scale-to-imported-pdfs-images/16313 "2021-12-12T18:49:24Z")

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when i import a PDF from Morpholio or elsewhere to SHAPR, I cant find a way to match the dimensions on the imported plans with the new ones. For example. if there is a line on my imported plan, 2m long, when i draw on to…

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## [Help creating smooth armor pieces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-smooth-armor-pieces/16306)

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**Author:** [@Estalfos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Estalfos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-smooth-armor-pieces/16306 "2021-12-12T05:07:02Z")

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Hi, I have been trying to create this armor part but I can’t get an smooth base nor the right shape, I’m not working at scale yet but this is the reference picture and my failed attempts. Also no idea on how to make the …

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## [Assistance required to modify Product mockup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-required-to-modify-product-mockup/16275)

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**Author:** [@Adhavan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adhavan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-required-to-modify-product-mockup/16275 "2021-12-12T04:51:48Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am new to Shapr3D software and I am not a designer. I have been trying to find the designer specialist in Shapr3D, but I couldn’t find in public freelance sites. That’s why I cam here to get assistance. W…

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## [Trying to determine size of structure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-determine-size-of-structure/14352)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-determine-size-of-structure/14352 "2021-12-12T01:51:00Z")

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I have tried to determine what size floor joist, what the size of the windows might have been. This is an old timing tower from Orange County international raceway, it was built in the early to mid sixties and closed dow…

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## [Building a raft boat for my game, and my second model in Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-a-raft-boat-for-my-game-and-my-second-model-in-shapr3d/16303)

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**Author:** [@24pfilms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/24pfilms)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-a-raft-boat-for-my-game-and-my-second-model-in-shapr3d/16303 "2021-12-11T23:10:19Z")

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Canvas windows that can be rolled up or down in rainy weather.

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## [Saving views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-views/9070)

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**Author:** [@Kal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-views/9070 "2021-12-11T15:29:48Z")

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Is there any way of saving views in the items list? eg I have an imported model with several hundred individual items which make up various assemblies. By setting up the visibility of these items i can view each assembly…

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## [Is there a ruler?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-ruler/16248)

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**Author:** [@Adamzam15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adamzam15)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-ruler/16248 "2021-12-10T23:49:00Z")

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Please forgive me if this is a silly question, but is there a ruler function? I would like to be able to measure between certain points/lines/planes easily to know where to cut out shapes, etc. Thank you!

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## [Migrate to temporary ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-to-temporary-ipad/7725)

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**Author:** [@osunick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/osunick)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/migrate-to-temporary-ipad/7725 "2021-12-10T23:06:49Z")

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My iPad Pro needs to go in for a repair so I want to migrate my designs to my older iPad. The best way I can figure out is to use AirDrop one by one. The problem is that I can’t be logged in to two iPads at the same time…

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## [How to switch UI from left to right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-switch-ui-from-left-to-right/16240)

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**Author:** [@marko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/marko)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-switch-ui-from-left-to-right/16240 "2021-12-10T14:26:52Z")

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So I was working away using Astropad on an iPad and Spacemouse and all of a sudden, a notification popped up asking if I wanted to switch the UI from right to left handed. I inadvertently clicked on left and the tools ar…

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## [Screen shot settings and object color](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-shot-settings-and-object-color/16284)

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**Author:** [@ilija](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ilija)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screen-shot-settings-and-object-color/16284 "2021-12-10T11:55:15Z")

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Hey there. First of all the built in screen option is a super idea! Anyhow if feel it needs some improvement. It would be much nicer if settings would not change to default automatically after exiting screenshot mod…

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## [Equal spacing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562)

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**Author:** [@casualbuilds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/casualbuilds)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562 "2021-12-10T00:29:02Z")

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I’m designing a cabinet and I’m looking to create drawer fronts that are the same height, but are equal spacing within the opening. Is there a way to create a rectangle and the based on the opening divide that by a numb…

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## [Export AR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-ar/16193)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-ar/16193 "2021-12-09T19:43:31Z")

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My respect to you my friends :wave:. I have a query, how can I show the glass as a glass that has a luster on AR or is transparent in the display USDZ.

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## [All forms are deform when open in other cad program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-forms-are-deform-when-open-in-other-cad-program/16126)

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**Author:** [@Rorris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rorris)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/all-forms-are-deform-when-open-in-other-cad-program/16126 "2021-12-09T18:25:12Z")

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Hello I’m in basic mode cause I’m learning the program, is normal that all the designs (.stI) deforms when are in other cad program or slicer? Maybe is the low quality only option, but is that normal? ROUND FORMS ARE …

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## [Remember this game sky roads…Used to love this as a kid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remember-this-game-sky-roads-used-to-love-this-as-a-kid/16271)

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**Author:** [@abshk.kml](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/abshk.kml)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remember-this-game-sky-roads-used-to-love-this-as-a-kid/16271 "2021-12-09T17:52:38Z")

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Game art sketch……

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## [Projecting problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-problems/16259)

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**Author:** [@Hotmessenamel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hotmessenamel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projecting-problems/16259 "2021-12-09T09:03:03Z")

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Hi all , I’m trying to make a ring with a pattern around the outside that will be extruded for hot enamelling . I’m having problems projecting on to a rounded surface the lines disappear at the ends then I can’t extrude.…

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