# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=286

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## [Sketch on body extends past edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-body-extends-past-edge/11809)

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**Author:** [@robertpalmerjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robertpalmerjr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-on-body-extends-past-edge/11809 "2021-03-11T05:09:57Z")

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I’ve read up and tried sketching on the surface of a body and then extruding that sketch. During that process the Boolean Badge appears allowing me to choose how to treat the new extrusion. This is all great. Now, I’m…

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## [Using new drawing features in Shapr3D Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-new-drawing-features-in-shapr3d-pro/11799)

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**Author:** [@Mlubrecht](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mlubrecht)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-new-drawing-features-in-shapr3d-pro/11799 "2021-03-10T21:26:48Z")

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Hi all, I’ve attempted to select a few objects in my workspace and use the new drawing features to export drawings as DXF or DWG. I have the Pro version , which I understand was upgraded to include the new drawing featu…

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## [2D drawing error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-error/11792)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-error/11792 "2021-03-10T18:01:02Z")

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I’ve double checked my pin and hole locations in my model and even deleted them and repositioned them to make sure they were at 60 degrees and recreated the 2D drawing with the exact same results. They are everywhere b…

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## [2D function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-function/11790)

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**Author:** [@Sarcasm1st](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sarcasm1st)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-function/11790 "2021-03-10T15:20:16Z")

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Dear colleagues, good afternoon! During the operation of the new functionality, I identified the following shortcomings: There is no possibility to edit the title of the drawing after its creation. When you enter the s…

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## [IGES Export Error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-export-error/11784)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-export-error/11784 "2021-03-10T15:15:43Z")

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Cad file formats are completely new to me but I am trying to learn the IGES file format. I exported a simple cylinder from Shapr3D as IGES. cyl.shapr (4.3 KB) As I read through the spec and compare that to the IGES fil…

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## [How to slice a box to create a lid and base](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-slice-a-box-to-create-a-lid-and-base/11756)

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**Author:** [@RavenSF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RavenSF)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-slice-a-box-to-create-a-lid-and-base/11756 "2021-03-10T14:56:43Z")

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I have created a hollow box that will fit my harmonica. I have the outside sculpted and all I have to do is cut it in half to create two separate pieces. I have seen a description of cutting a pipe or the microphone bu…

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## [Importing 2d outlines from illustrator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-2d-outlines-from-illustrator/11791)

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**Author:** [@BigRedJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BigRedJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-2d-outlines-from-illustrator/11791 "2021-03-10T13:52:41Z")

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So I do a lot of outlines in Illustrator, because I use text, or had precise measurements to follow, I then export and dxf and import. But half the time there’s bits missing, so if I convert online to dxf, the bit appea…

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## [Multi part design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-part-design/11764)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multi-part-design/11764 "2021-03-10T06:06:48Z")

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Is there a link or tutorial that will guide me through the process of multi-part design? Thanks.

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## [Text support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-support/11779)

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**Author:** [@seaniepie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/seaniepie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-support/11779 "2021-03-09T22:55:46Z")

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I need text support desperately now. A while back, Daniel had contacted me following up on my feature requests and this is my sole main one. Being able to create shape scratches using text and fonts as well as adding not…

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## [Overlapping line section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-line-section/11735)

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**Author:** [@RacketRebel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RacketRebel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-line-section/11735 "2021-03-09T21:32:00Z")

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How to select a line that is in top of an other line or below.

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## [Movement of linkage?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/movement-of-linkage/11760)

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**Author:** [@Malicious](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Malicious)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/movement-of-linkage/11760 "2021-03-09T13:57:49Z")

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Hi all I need to work on some dimensions in a linkage, is there away to simulate movement of parts? Ie have one part move and see how the others move while moving?

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## [Unable to edit project after Big Sur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-edit-project-after-big-sur/11688)

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**Author:** [@leoli34](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leoli34)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-edit-project-after-big-sur/11688 "2021-03-09T07:27:56Z")

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macOS 11.2.2 Shapr3D Version 3.60.1 (930) After upgrading my MacBook to Big Sur, the app freezes after opening the project, there is no grid and I can not move or do anything on the project. It is happening to most of …

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## [Connected point](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connected-point/11734)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connected-point/11734 "2021-03-09T05:23:32Z")

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Can we recreate this point on other intersections? And once you disconnect it, you gotta draw a new line to reconnect again. Is there a better way ?

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## [Faces who stay separated](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces-who-stay-separated/11750)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces-who-stay-separated/11750 "2021-03-08T23:43:55Z")

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Hi, I ran into this problem several times. I have a stroke on a face that I cannot delete. I try to adjust the thicknesses graphically or manually but it always remains distinct. I made a video which may be clearer. H…

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## [Keep z-axis always up?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-z-axis-always-up/11720)

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**Author:** [@overhang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/overhang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-z-axis-always-up/11720 "2021-03-08T20:17:52Z")

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Hi all, is there a way to alway keep the z-axis pointed up while tumbling? I like being able to tap on the cube to pick between views but if I tumble the view after tapping left or front the design ends up in some awkwar…

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## [Printing a scale 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-a-scale-2d-drawing/4819)

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**Author:** [@jrhjrh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jrhjrh)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-a-scale-2d-drawing/4819 "2021-03-08T15:54:57Z")

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UPDATE: drawings are finally here: 4.0 - 2D drawings + new pricing Is it possible to print (to paper) a scale 2D drawing? I’d like to create a 2D sketch and print it, before turning it into a 3D model.

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## [Quick and easy export of dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-and-easy-export-of-dxf/11731)

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**Author:** [@Robert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Robert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/quick-and-easy-export-of-dxf/11731 "2021-03-08T09:57:17Z")

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Hey, what happened? I can no longer export my sketches as dxf in a easy way! I often create sketches in Shapr3D as patterns for fabric and other materials that I cut in my laser cutter!

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## [Printing Error Intersecting Faces – How to FInd & Solve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-error-intersecting-faces-how-to-find-solve/11695)

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**Author:** [@elrevez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/elrevez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/printing-error-intersecting-faces-how-to-find-solve/11695 "2021-03-07T08:04:32Z")

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Hi, I’ve created a complex shape and have sent to 3dhubs.com to print. It’s telling me it has 4 intersecting faces. How can I find these in Shapr3d for iPad Pro and correct them please? Thank you.

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## [Bending a 3D shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-a-3d-shape/11711)

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**Author:** [@MaverickCreations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaverickCreations)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-a-3d-shape/11711 "2021-03-07T03:09:56Z")

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Does anyone know how ti bend a full 3D object? Lets say I have a 3D rectangular shape, is it possible to bend the whole thing? Thank you Maverick

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## [My Apple Pencil Cap Holder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-apple-pencil-cap-holder/11705)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-apple-pencil-cap-holder/11705 "2021-03-07T01:49:12Z")

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Super simple Apple Pencil Cap holder (Gen 1) Also playing with Shapr3D AR projection of text :slight\_smile:

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## [T-28 medium tank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/t-28-medium-tank/11638)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/t-28-medium-tank/11638 "2021-03-05T00:08:38Z")

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The T-28 was a Soviet multi-turreted medium tank. The prototype was completed in 1931, and production began in late 1932. It was an infantry support tank intended to break through fortified defences. The T-28 was designe…

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## [3.60 crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-60-crash/11597)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-60-crash/11597 "2021-03-04T20:06:56Z")

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Just installed the last beta on my mac mini and I can’t open it! Screen Shot 2021-02-25 at 7.35.19 AM|626x500 Of course there is one project I didn’t save properly. Any help guys? What can i do?

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## [Copying irregular shaped object help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-irregular-shaped-object-help/11658)

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**Author:** [@rtist2g](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rtist2g)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-irregular-shaped-object-help/11658 "2021-03-03T15:39:50Z")

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Ok i give. I need some help from some better modelers than I. I’ve spent about 8 hours so far, and feel like I’m simply taking the wrong approach. I’m in a mess of rhombuses that wont loft together, and when they do, don…

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## [Trying to brace model on angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-brace-model-on-angle/11673)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-brace-model-on-angle/11673 "2021-03-03T13:34:15Z")

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Hi trying to create a brace on an angle but extrude is cutting instead of creating new body. What am I doing wrong?

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## [Cancle two weeks pro trial license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cancle-two-weeks-pro-trial-license/11665)

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**Author:** [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cancle-two-weeks-pro-trial-license/11665 "2021-03-03T04:27:30Z")

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Hello Support, how can I cancle my two weeks pro trial license

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## [My Workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-workflow/11668)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-workflow/11668 "2021-03-02T23:53:56Z")

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This is beyond basic for the folks on this forum. But I get asked a lot by my other 3D printing friends how I produce designs for printing. I finally decided to make a video for them about my workflow. Here it is: …

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## [Cannot save on One Drive anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-save-on-one-drive-anymore/11593)

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**Author:** [@Stefan7777777](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stefan7777777)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-save-on-one-drive-anymore/11593 "2021-03-02T14:55:56Z")

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Hallo, for some reason, I cannot save my files on one drive anymore. The save button is grey. (see picture attached) Can you help me with that? Thanks and cheers, Stefan

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## [Dividing circle into 7 equal parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dividing-circle-into-7-equal-parts/11660)

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**Author:** [@AZotG7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AZotG7)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dividing-circle-into-7-equal-parts/11660 "2021-03-02T10:21:51Z")

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Dear, shapr3d gurus, I recently got stuck on the problem with dividing circle into 7 equal parts. All methods I tried gives me same results - pieces not equal or end points not met. I’m suspecting issue in app decimal ca…

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## [Trim command issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-command-issues/11651)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trim-command-issues/11651 "2021-03-01T16:39:03Z")

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I imported a 2d drawing of a gear from autocad, but I have to trim unwanted the sketches. Selecting and triming these many sketches is a though job .can you give trim command like solid works?

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## [Select all/extrude?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-extrude/11407)

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**Author:** [@Icecold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Icecold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-all-extrude/11407 "2021-03-01T16:28:25Z")

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Select all? Please, there has to be another way

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