# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=264

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## [Thumbnail views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnail-views/8072)

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**Author:** [@jcgi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jcgi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thumbnail-views/8072 "2021-08-26T10:25:31Z")

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Hello, is there a way to get thumbnail views of our shapr files ? Currently, i can only see the shapr3d logo with file name below. Would be useful to visualise the model itself (thumbnail views). Thanks. JC

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## [New update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update/14600)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-update/14600 "2021-08-26T08:21:26Z")

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Is it me ? or does pencil accuracy got sharper after update? :slightly\_smiling\_face: I used to have to zoom on a face really close to get it right. Now it’s a little bit better I guess. Maybe that’s from the chicken I…

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## [Pb to renew educational license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pb-to-renew-educational-license/14591)

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**Author:** [@Perreaud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Perreaud)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pb-to-renew-educational-license/14591 "2021-08-26T05:06:06Z")

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I must renew my educational license before 28/08/2021 but I have not le link « request edu link » in my shapr application. So I can’t do it. What is the solution ? Thanks

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## [Best way to create this simple component?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-create-this-simple-component/14597)

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**Author:** [@pitosalas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pitosalas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-create-this-simple-component/14597 "2021-08-26T02:38:19Z")

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I created this simple thing in several different ways but they are all very awkward. What’s the easiest/best way to create this?

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## [Loft at sketches snap on](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-at-sketches-snap-on/14587)

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**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-at-sketches-snap-on/14587 "2021-08-25T15:33:07Z")

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hi Is it possible to attach the control points to a sketch in the loft tool. This way my shape would certainly become symmetrical. thanks

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## [Using Line to create cuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-line-to-create-cuts/14573)

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**Author:** [@MarcoB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcoB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-line-to-create-cuts/14573 "2021-08-25T01:43:15Z")

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Hello, I would appreciate some help on this. I would like to create a panel break on a cylinder. In Moi and Fusion, I´m able to go to the front view, create a line where I would like to slice the object in two. Is the…

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## [SVG export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export/11507)

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**Author:** [@Daff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daff)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export/11507 "2021-08-24T14:26:56Z")

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Hello, I’m looking for some truthful direction. I have tried the demos of both IOS and MAC OS versions of Shapr3d and am very impressed. I have also tried Fusion 360, for me Shapr3d just edges ahead because of the iPad …

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## [How Do You Create An “Orange Peel” Effect On A Sphere?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-an-orange-peel-effect-on-a-sphere/14561)

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**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Special_K)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-you-create-an-orange-peel-effect-on-a-sphere/14561 "2021-08-24T14:26:41Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to figure out how and if its possible to create the orange peel effect on my dome (see pic) below. Anyone got some suggestions please?

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## [iPad mini 5 Case](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-mini-5-case/14567)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 10:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-mini-5-case/14567 "2021-08-24T10:03:25Z")

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Is it me or shapr files can’t be shared anymore ? :face\_with\_monocle: Tried to upload Shapr file but couldn’t. :slightly\_smiling\_face:

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## [Why is my extrusion sliced into pieces?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-extrusion-sliced-into-pieces/14541)

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**Author:** [@thealejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thealejandro)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-extrusion-sliced-into-pieces/14541 "2021-08-24T08:37:41Z")

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It,s not the first time it happens to me. Extrusion produces fully sliced up body (each line is like a cut of a knife). Previous times it had happened, I had to “clean up” completely the drawing to be extruded, leav…

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## [Can’t chamfer or fillet the simplest of objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-chamfer-or-fillet-the-simplest-of-objects/14323)

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**Author:** [@thealejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thealejandro)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-chamfer-or-fillet-the-simplest-of-objects/14323 "2021-08-24T07:26:11Z")

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After trying a multitud of ways to solve this, I must say it has been impossible to chamfer or fillet a simple edge in an object. The chamfering/filleting tool has been working so irregularly and unpredictably that it e…

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## [Trying to edit specific sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-edit-specific-sketch/14499)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-edit-specific-sketch/14499 "2021-08-24T01:36:53Z")

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When I am trying to add to one sketch, even if I am in edit mode for the one I want to edit, it will edit another sketch that is on another plane that is parallel to it. I am attaching a video to show it. Any ideas on …

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## [Radius on inside union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-on-inside-union/14536)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/radius-on-inside-union/14536 "2021-08-23T18:07:59Z")

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I have a small knob that I would like to radius an inside 90 union or junction. When I try to use radius/chamfer tool it wants to perform the function on the flat not portion creating the opposite of what I am trying to …

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## [Section view needs improvement](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-needs-improvement/14550)

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**Author:** [@igor3dviz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/igor3dviz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-needs-improvement/14550 "2021-08-23T13:26:27Z")

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Section view looks terrible. The shading constantly overflows with lines, changing their scale. The adjacent parts merge, you can’t see their boundaries. I have to cut another object out of the object (or extrude a rect…

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## [0.24 - Booster shot for pen and keyboard users](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-24-booster-shot-for-pen-and-keyboard-users/14547)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-24-booster-shot-for-pen-and-keyboard-users/14547 "2021-08-23T11:47:49Z")

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Hi everyone! The latest version of Shapr3D for Windows – Early Access, 0.24, is out :rocket: So before August comes to a close, soak up some sun and catch these zesty updates: New: We added a checkpoint before the o…

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## [Shapr3D crashes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashes/14518)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-crashes/14518 "2021-08-23T11:29:14Z")

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I downloaded a stl file of a column head from the website ameed.net (Search Results for “Top of column ” – Download Stl Files, Obj Files) and when I open it in Shapr3D it crashes. Is it safe ? :sweat\_smile:

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## [M2x3 Normal Fit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m2x3-normal-fit/14533)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/m2x3-normal-fit/14533 "2021-08-22T19:00:43Z")

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I was turning around my model when I stumbled on this view :slightly\_smiling\_face: This is a threaded hole by the way :sweat\_smile:

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## [Subtraction and union problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-and-union-problems/14529)

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**Author:** [@Eightbitghost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eightbitghost)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtraction-and-union-problems/14529 "2021-08-22T17:29:21Z")

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I’m having a small problem trying to create a screw thread in a design. I had been using a imported thread and then either using the union function or the subtract function depending on the application. For some reason o…

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## [Perpendicular to edge at point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point/14427)

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**Author:** [@eeek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eeek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-to-edge-at-point/14427 "2021-08-21T19:15:43Z")

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When I do this I am building a sketch from the end of a line with the intent of the end point being the center of my new sketch. But I have a hard time finding the end point on the new construction plane. Any seguestions…

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## [AR enhancements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-enhancements/14513)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-enhancements/14513 "2021-08-21T00:06:12Z")

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do you think you would be doing any new AR enhancements like being able to hide parts from a assembly or being able to move parts away from each other to see inside the assembly. Thanks

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## [Subscription prompted](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-prompted/14503)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-prompted/14503 "2021-08-20T20:14:06Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team Why am I seeing this ? I just opened the app to work on a project and surprised by this.

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## [Maximum Distance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/maximum-distance/14512)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/maximum-distance/14512 "2021-08-20T18:59:39Z")

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Would be better and time Saving to include a maximum distance between faces I had to use offset face to measure

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## [::BUG:: Shapr3D keeps logging me out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-keeps-logging-me-out/14506)

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**Author:** [@Pherja](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pherja)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-keeps-logging-me-out/14506 "2021-08-20T08:34:00Z")

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For the past week, ever since joking the forums, coincidentally (i hope), I keep getting logged out of Shapr3D for iPad. I go to color something or use some other feature and it says “PRO VERSION”. I tap on it and it …

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## [iPad - 4.7 - A shortcut to Forums and tuned-up tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-4-7-a-shortcut-to-forums-and-tuned-up-tools/13667)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-4-7-a-shortcut-to-forums-and-tuned-up-tools/13667 "2021-08-20T05:40:44Z")

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Hi everyone! We spruced up the UI for version 4.7 so you can access Shapr3D Forums from the Dashboard, too :rocket: Just look at the bottom: But wait, there’s more! We looked over our app from head to toe to weed ou…

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## [Carbon Fibre Mold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carbon-fibre-mold/14502)

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**Author:** [@Jnewman93](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jnewman93)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/carbon-fibre-mold/14502 "2021-08-20T01:56:40Z")

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Hi All I am trying make a carbon fibre negative mold of a complex part I have made for a drone. The part has taken hours if not days to sculpt on Shapr. What I am trying to do effectively is create a carbon fibre “exo s…

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## [Isosceles triangle?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isosceles-triangle/14495)

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**Author:** [@theronball](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theronball)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/isosceles-triangle/14495 "2021-08-19T23:52:45Z")

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can’t find how to make a triangle with unequal sides

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## [Converting DXF DWG file to SVG for Shaper Origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-dxf-dwg-file-to-svg-for-shaper-origin/11288)

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**Author:** [@Petrho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Petrho)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 10:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-dxf-dwg-file-to-svg-for-shaper-origin/11288 "2021-08-19T10:57:01Z")

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Hi, I found an app for iPad in which I can convert a DXF or DWG file to SVG so that I can use it in my Shaper Origin. The app is DWG tools. However when converting a file from Shapr3D the converted sketch consist of ev…

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## [Features for laser cutting design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/features-for-laser-cutting-design/3169)

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**Author:** [@jesseko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jesseko)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/features-for-laser-cutting-design/3169 "2021-08-19T09:58:16Z")

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Hi, A few questions on features that would make Shapr3D great for designing for laser cutting pieces that will be assembled into 3d objects. I’ve watched a bunch of videos and scoured forums, but am not an active user …

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## [Feature Request - Color in sketches & SVG Export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393)

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**Author:** [@cgaeden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cgaeden)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393 "2021-08-19T09:55:57Z")

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I know that it’s been requested before, but I’d love to see SVG export of sketches, and color support at the sketch level. I’m using this primarily to create dimensionally accurate sketches for output on a laser cutter (…

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## [Extension \*.Svg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extension-svg/5060)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extension-svg/5060 "2021-08-19T09:44:35Z")

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Hi all, since we have entered with the issue of the import export of \* .dxf and \* .dwg files that are widely used for the development of projects with 3D charts there is one that is much more widespread or used by graph…

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