# Latest

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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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## [No Opacity On Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-opacity-on-import/11619)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-opacity-on-import/11619 "2021-03-01T15:47:50Z")

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I notice sometimes there is no opacity control when I import into Shapr3D. What is the trick to get that to show up on import? It works sometimes on iPad but I don’t recall it ever working on the Mac. How can you adjust…

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## [Shapr file previews in the Files app](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-file-previews-in-the-files-app/11635)

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**Author:** [@rmri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rmri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-file-previews-in-the-files-app/11635 "2021-02-28T19:20:39Z")

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Does Shapr3D support quicklook previews in the Files app? I found that in file lists the Shapr3D icon is shown as expected on the little file icon. However when I tap the file I don’t see any preview but 3 very rudimen…

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## [Edge length calculated incorrectly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-length-calculated-incorrectly/11616)

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**Author:** [@Nathanael](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nathanael)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-length-calculated-incorrectly/11616 "2021-02-28T12:31:02Z")

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Hi, I am experiencing a weird problem where sometime the lengths of edges is way too small, see the video (the label at the bottom of the screen). I have experienced this maybe thee times in the past. Sadly I have no id…

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## [Repeat duplicating sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-duplicating-sketch/11610)

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**Author:** [@Miniaturemisfits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miniaturemisfits)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeat-duplicating-sketch/11610 "2021-02-27T23:40:37Z")

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Alright a few months ago when I started using Shapr I was able to duplicate a sketch and then when I would click it again it would keep the distance moved. Trying to find that again. Don’t know if it was a bug or someth…

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## [Resize a generic object such as window frame](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-a-generic-object-such-as-window-frame/11586)

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**Author:** [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resize-a-generic-object-such-as-window-frame/11586 "2021-02-27T23:33:19Z")

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I am modelling an existing house which has many windows, which are unfortunately of different sizes, although the frame dimensions are the same. I’ve seen the video where a window is imported and added to a wall, but I …

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## [Cnc machine for eyewear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-machine-for-eyewear/11628)

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**Author:** [@Wardy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wardy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cnc-machine-for-eyewear/11628 "2021-02-27T21:18:06Z")

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Hi can anyone point me in the right direction to purchase a cnc machine for making eyewear that will connect to iPad Thanks Mitch

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## [Fold faces and flat a 3D project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fold-faces-and-flat-a-3d-project/7490)

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**Author:** [@metamaker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/metamaker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fold-faces-and-flat-a-3d-project/7490 "2021-02-27T19:25:13Z")

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Hi! I’d like to know if there’s any feature to unfold faces of an object like in sketchup. For example, I’m designing a packing box and I would like to flat the project to cut it in a laser cutter. See video below:

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## [Bissell Hand Vac Holder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bissell-hand-vac-holder/11504)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bissell-hand-vac-holder/11504 "2021-02-26T13:55:39Z")

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I am working on practical models for home use that can be sold for a small price and reprinted by people with printers. I am interested in starting a market place for models dedicated to home. I imagine a day when we al…

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## [Formato vrml](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/formato-vrml/11596)

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**Author:** [@Jonatan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonatan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/formato-vrml/11596 "2021-02-25T19:28:54Z")

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Hola, ¿Alguien sabe como podría guardar en formato VRML? Saludos,

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## [Shapr3D + Blender On a Mac Pro Laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-on-a-mac-pro-laptop/11599)

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**Author:** [@stangelini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stangelini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-on-a-mac-pro-laptop/11599 "2021-02-25T16:52:40Z")

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Hello! I just recently discovered sharp3D and I’m very excited to try it for interior design and architecture. I’m also learning how to use Blender on my Mac, to create realistic interior and some exterior images. I wan…

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## [Alignment of body/bodies with axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-of-body-bodies-with-axis/11590)

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**Author:** [@hyllus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hyllus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/alignment-of-body-bodies-with-axis/11590 "2021-02-25T16:51:33Z")

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Hello, I’m relatively new to Shapr3d (coming from SketchUp). I’m trying to figure out how to do some things that would be fairly trivial in SketchUp and struggling a bit, and was hoping for some ideas. First, I’ve crea…

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## [Give other hand some control](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/give-other-hand-some-control/11555)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/give-other-hand-some-control/11555 "2021-02-24T18:51:27Z")

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I really like drawing in Shapr3D but I find the fingers, on one hand, are mostly useless during most workflows. I use my thumb for some screen functions but the other digits are just for holding the iPad. So I am workin…

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## [BMX bike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bmx-bike/11572)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bmx-bike/11572 "2021-02-24T10:53:54Z")

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## [Cmd-W doesn't seem right](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cmd-w-doesnt-seem-right/11578)

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**Author:** [@Steve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cmd-w-doesnt-seem-right/11578 "2021-02-24T16:17:49Z")

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Minor quibble. I think the “Cmd-W” keyboard shortcut would be more consistent with other Mac apps if it only closed the current drawing and went to the main menu (same as clicking on the “\<” on the top bar. At the moment…

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## [New release - 3.60 - UI updates & hover effects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-release-3-60-ui-updates-hover-effects/11575)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-release-3-60-ui-updates-hover-effects/11575 "2021-02-24T14:55:15Z")

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Hi everyone :wave: It looks like we don’t know when to stop tweaking and tuning up our app design, but we promise, these are changes for the better! We did nifty touch-ups in this release, so our app will feel and look…

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## [Build a mesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/build-a-mesh/11559)

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**Author:** [@leoscanf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leoscanf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/build-a-mesh/11559 "2021-02-24T04:14:38Z")

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Hello Everybody! Is there someone who is able to design a mesh with an oval shape?

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## [Propeller screw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/propeller-screw/11500)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/propeller-screw/11500 "2021-02-23T06:06:32Z")

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How to create a propeller using the Project tool. In this way, any blade shape and geometry can be created.

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## [Align rectangle to curve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-rectangle-to-curve/11537)

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**Author:** [@dhain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dhain)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-rectangle-to-curve/11537 "2021-02-22T15:43:05Z")

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Is it possible to align the corners of a rectangle to a curve? See screenshot for what I mean.

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## [想要學習3d切面的卡通造型 如附圖](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d/11533)

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**Author:** [@petersung](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/petersung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d/11533 "2021-02-22T14:00:01Z")

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想要學習3D切面的卡通造型 如附圖。這看起來非常困難。我想看看有沒有教學影片可以學習。 下圖。是我同事用solidwork 3d畫的切角面 維尼熊。我想瞭解sharp 3d有沒有容易解決的方案。

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## [My first thought after intro tutorial - space bar to select](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-thought-after-intro-tutorial-space-bar-to-select/11510)

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**Author:** [@baconCheeseFry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baconCheeseFry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-first-thought-after-intro-tutorial-space-bar-to-select/11510 "2021-02-22T12:25:39Z")

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Everything seems fairly intuitive, with the exception of the spacebar to enter sketch mode on a face. I do not use cad software everyday; sometimes I might go several weeks between projects. Even then, I will still proba…

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## [Using a part of an already created body as reference](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-a-part-of-an-already-created-body-as-reference/11513)

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**Author:** [@CorrieArnold](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CorrieArnold)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-a-part-of-an-already-created-body-as-reference/11513 "2021-02-21T16:13:15Z")

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I’ve modeled a body consisting of various extruded cylinders but when I add a new plane off the outside cylinder to add a new part that must fit over the already modeled body, I cannot get the centre of my new circle to …

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## [Problems with DXF export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514)

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**Author:** [@ShaprFlo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShaprFlo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problems-with-dxf-export/11514 "2021-02-21T15:01:25Z")

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When trying to export individual parts in .dxf format, as a result I can only see the sketch-objects in top-to-bottom perspective. How can I export parts in dxf-format? Many thanks

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## [Two bodies not uniting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-bodies-not-uniting/11498)

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**Author:** [@Motob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Motob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-bodies-not-uniting/11498 "2021-02-20T20:23:15Z")

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I have an issue when trying to unite two bodies. Is it something to do with one having a cube symbol and the other a pentagon symbol? I

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## [Sport bike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sport-bike/11402)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sport-bike/11402 "2021-02-20T09:17:19Z")

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## [Simulation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation/11505)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation/11505 "2021-02-20T03:45:47Z")

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Can you give metal flow simulation to Shapr 3d ?

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## [Help with design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-design/11503)

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**Author:** [@Misti.pyper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Misti.pyper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-design/11503 "2021-02-20T02:41:28Z")

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I made this shape wider on one end but now can not remember how I did it😩

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## [Translate handle according to orientation of the object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-handle-according-to-orientation-of-the-object/11491)

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**Author:** [@Palak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Palak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/translate-handle-according-to-orientation-of-the-object/11491 "2021-02-19T12:21:35Z")

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Translate handle. How can I change the translate handle according to the orientation of the object. I am a maya user…in that one has an option for world orientation and object orientation…is there any way I get the ori…

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## [Can we](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we/11436)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we/11436 "2021-02-19T05:56:35Z")

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Can I create like simple boxes in 2d like for laser cutting and then put them together so I can see it in 3D? Like show the panels for the sides top and bottom so forththen put them together in shaper to see how it looks…

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## [Boat R5100 Wolverine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boat-r5100-wolverine/11487)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boat-r5100-wolverine/11487 "2021-02-18T21:16:20Z")

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