# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=28

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## [True Scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/true-scale/37413)

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**Author:** [@slkk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/slkk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/true-scale/37413 "2025-10-24T13:34:59Z")

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its a easy path to take to zoom in to much and get lost in too small details and came across this video for calibrating the monitor to see the actual size of your design in rino3d for shapr3d whats even n…

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## [Scanned STL File](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scanned-stl-file/39661)

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**Author:** [@troym](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/troym)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scanned-stl-file/39661 "2025-10-24T10:07:22Z")

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Hi guys, I am reasonably competent with Shapr3D however I am struggling with an efficient method to replicate this part. I am happy with the scan however what appears a simple shape is really difficult to reporduce. It …

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## [Duplicating an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicating-an-object/30383)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/duplicating-an-object/30383 "2025-10-24T08:55:27Z")

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Please add a menu command to duplicate an object in-place. The existing duplication mechanism is fiddly, time-consuming and error-prone.

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## [5.970 - Split Body Upgrades, Shared Projects, and Navigation Updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-970-split-body-upgrades-shared-projects-and-navigation-updates/39604)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-970-split-body-upgrades-shared-projects-and-navigation-updates/39604 "2025-10-24T06:57:50Z")

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Work more efficiently with upgrades to the Split Body tool, new options for sharing projects, and refined navigation presets. New: The Split Body tool now supports selecting multiple splitting tools in the same History…

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## [New user - Cintiq 16 & Mac OS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-cintiq-16-mac-os/39662)

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**Author:** [@motty-007](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/motty-007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-cintiq-16-mac-os/39662 "2025-10-24T06:25:30Z")

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Hello there, New to Shapr3d (love it), New to screen tablets. Excited to get something that I can start to design my own 3d prints. After I initially set up my pen and wanted to use Razer tartarus with it (mac doesnt …

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## [Exported DXF file will not include text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-dxf-file-will-not-include-text/39657)

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**Author:** [@crownpoint](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/crownpoint)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-dxf-file-will-not-include-text/39657 "2025-10-23T22:09:27Z")

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I am trying to export a DXF file that will be easily used by a partner shop to plasma cut our steel sign. After spending forever trying to find out how to merge sketches which seems harder than it should be, I’ve now run…

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## [Adding chamfer from edge to offset edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-chamfer-from-edge-to-offset-edge/39655)

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**Author:** [@cudifying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cudifying)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-chamfer-from-edge-to-offset-edge/39655 "2025-10-23T04:39:14Z")

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I have an offset edge that I want to ‘connect’ with the actual edge of the object using a chamfer. Can someone help me out in how to achieve this? I’ve tried to outline what I mean with the red lines in my screenshot. Th…

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## [Copyable measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copyable-measurements/39656)

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**Author:** [@Mbock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbock)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copyable-measurements/39656 "2025-10-22T20:02:53Z")

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If the measured values could be copied by tapping briefly, the values could be processed easily, quickly, and without risk of error by pasting them. What can’t you achieve without this feature? A fast, secure, and eleg…

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## [Kreuz aus Holz mit Intarsien / Wooden cross with inlays](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kreuz-aus-holz-mit-intarsien-wooden-cross-with-inlays/36509)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kreuz-aus-holz-mit-intarsien-wooden-cross-with-inlays/36509 "2025-10-22T19:39:13Z")

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Neuere Version Neuere Version #Schreiner #Tischler #Woodworking #Woodwork

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## [Hasy part after selecting edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hasy-part-after-selecting-edges/39626)

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**Author:** [@Jsantiago1033](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jsantiago1033)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hasy-part-after-selecting-edges/39626 "2025-10-22T07:52:42Z")

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This is a video of what is happening. Usually, when that happen I could just opt out by tapping outside the model with the pencil but it doesn’t seem to work now.

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## [Adding slope to top face of cylindrical shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-slope-to-top-face-of-cylindrical-shape/39648)

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**Author:** [@cudifying](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cudifying)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-slope-to-top-face-of-cylindrical-shape/39648 "2025-10-21T22:02:09Z")

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I want to add a slope to a cylindrical object. How would I go about this? I want to keep the outside proportions and simply have the top face be at an angle. I hope the simple illustration on the right helps. Thanks! …

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## [Creating intersecting sketch lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-intersecting-sketch-lines/39649)

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**Author:** [@electrolyte](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/electrolyte)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-intersecting-sketch-lines/39649 "2025-10-21T21:57:53Z")

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I want to use a geometric system to make surface patterns. The system is a collection of overlapping lines: I want to be able to select the outlines of the closed shapes that the lines create, but this means that the…

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## [Legend for sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/legend-for-sketch-mode/39644)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/legend-for-sketch-mode/39644 "2025-10-20T01:02:19Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Visual-aid for beginners. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: A legend on the side helps translating drawing colour codes and symbols. I live …

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## [Repeat feature for move/rotate tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-feature-for-move-rotate-tool/39642)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-feature-for-move-rotate-tool/39642 "2025-10-20T00:23:18Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Creating stairs like models in a shorter time. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Similar to the pattern feature, but it behaves in 3D space.…

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## [Hide file name/home panel + remove tutorial panel/button option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-file-name-home-panel-remove-tutorial-panel-button-option/39641)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hide-file-name-home-panel-remove-tutorial-panel-button-option/39641 "2025-10-19T23:45:25Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Removing more panel clutter. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: When not in use, the file name + share can be hidden and home can reduce the …

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## [Auto hide side panels + full screen mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-hide-side-panels-full-screen-mode/39638)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/auto-hide-side-panels-full-screen-mode/39638 "2025-10-19T23:20:11Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Focus on design without clutter. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: to auto hide side panels when clicking outside these panels. Go in full s…

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## [Snapping/alignment tools in drawing mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-alignment-tools-in-drawing-mode/39637)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-alignment-tools-in-drawing-mode/39637 "2025-10-19T23:11:00Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: I can better layout my drawings. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Same CAD/snapping tools from model mode + add alignment tools (left,middl…

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## [Please show me how to offset the edge curves of a surface.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-show-me-how-to-offset-the-edge-curves-of-a-surface/35146)

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**Author:** [@suho](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/suho)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-show-me-how-to-offset-the-edge-curves-of-a-surface/35146 "2025-10-19T16:50:25Z")

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## [Subtracting .STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-stl/39634)

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**Author:** [@CYGNUSSPHERE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CYGNUSSPHERE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtracting-stl/39634 "2025-10-19T15:10:02Z")

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In the past I thought I had used the subtract function to subtract a .stl file from a object I created in the same project and I was able to edit the resulting object like a normal shapr object. I don’t seem to be able t…

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## [Water texture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/water-texture/39628)

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**Author:** [@Pbernath](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pbernath)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/water-texture/39628 "2025-10-18T15:42:50Z")

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Hi! We are using Shapr3D for our industrial tank design though we couldn’t really find any water texture that could be useful for our visualisation solutions. Is anyone aware of any solution or forthcoming developments o…

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## [Help with edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-edge/39620)

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**Author:** [@Phantom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Phantom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-edge/39620 "2025-10-18T10:03:41Z")

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Hello, I’m learning but I’m facing something difficult, I would like to make same edge but it don’t work. I need the yellow line to stay, and having the same curve Can you help me please ? (Sorry english is not my mai…

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## [Object specific variables/variants](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-specific-variables-variants/39625)

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**Author:** [@fr1n63](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fr1n63)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-specific-variables-variants/39625 "2025-10-18T00:29:46Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Variables as far as I can tell, only exist as global values - so I can make a box with width/height/depth, but any duplicates of that object will all match the same values. I ca…

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## [Can’t open file on iPad ,created in a newer version on pc. iPad version is updated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-file-on-ipad-created-in-a-newer-version-on-pc-ipad-version-is-updated/39578)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-open-file-on-ipad-created-in-a-newer-version-on-pc-ipad-version-is-updated/39578 "2025-10-18T00:15:14Z")

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Can’t open the file on my iPad, it was created in a newer version on PC. My iPad app is updated, but it still won’t open the file.

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## [Share projects using existing file share platforms](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-projects-using-existing-file-share-platforms/39623)

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**Author:** [@ugadoug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ugadoug)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-projects-using-existing-file-share-platforms/39623 "2025-10-17T22:10:51Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Share projects to colleagues using existing corporate file sharing platform (ms sharepoint, google drive, etc). Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feat…

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## [i really dont understand why there isnt a normal exe for windows because this ms store thing isnt working ive installed the app 26 times and each time when i launch it immidetly crashes from the blue splash screen to just straight closing its self ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-really-dont-understand-why-there-isnt-a-normal-exe-for-windows-because-this-ms-store-thing-isnt-working-ive-installed-the-app-26-times-and-each-time-when-i-launch-it-immidetly-crashes-from-the-blue-splash-screen-to-just-straight-closing-its-self/39613)

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**Author:** [@quinto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/quinto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 9:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-really-dont-understand-why-there-isnt-a-normal-exe-for-windows-because-this-ms-store-thing-isnt-working-ive-installed-the-app-26-times-and-each-time-when-i-launch-it-immidetly-crashes-from-the-blue-splash-screen-to-just-straight-closing-its-self/39613 "2025-10-16T09:28:08Z")

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i really dont understand why there isnt a normal exe for windows because this ms store thing isnt working ive installed the app 26 times and each time when i launch it immidetly crashes from the blue splash screen to jus…

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## [Selectively remove shadows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selectively-remove-shadows/39597)

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**Author:** [@forest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/forest)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selectively-remove-shadows/39597 "2025-10-15T19:27:02Z")

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hello! is there a way to turn off shadow casting for selected bodies? i am looking to create a subtle watermark background by putting my model in a large box with company name slightly visible during 3d views. but, the…

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## [Align tool points / center](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-points-center/39605)

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**Author:** [@tdcsf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tdcsf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-tool-points-center/39605 "2025-10-15T19:21:19Z")

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I’m curious as to how by default the align tool figures out the center of the object to be aligned. In the above object (overlapping disks) the points along the bottom are the centers of each circle, their intersecti…

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## [Move arrows change orientation after deselecting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-arrows-change-orientation-after-deselecting/39589)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-arrows-change-orientation-after-deselecting/39589 "2025-10-14T11:01:10Z")

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I’m trying to individually locate several hexagonal bodies onto a curved surface, which requires numerous steps to get the alignment correct. This is complicated by the fact that when I deselect a body and then re-select…

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## [CAD examples and tutorials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cad-examples-and-tutorials/39538)

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**Author:** [@ugadoug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ugadoug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cad-examples-and-tutorials/39538 "2025-10-13T20:40:24Z")

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The Shapr tutorials are great. However, for someone new to CAD, I find how to videos the best way to learn. I am looking for more examples of objects and how they are created in CAD. i.e. what sketch tools, constraints,…

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## [Visible 2d sketch in visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visible-2d-sketch-in-visualisation/39586)

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**Author:** [@World\_citizen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/World_citizen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visible-2d-sketch-in-visualisation/39586 "2025-10-13T17:44:44Z")

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Is there a way to make the 2D sketches visible in the visualisation? I just noticed that the new GenAI feature works with 2D imported images (e.g. pencil sketches, illustrations), which brings even more added value to S…

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