# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=288

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## [Use iPad as trackpad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-ipad-as-trackpad/11482)

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**Author:** [@cb5](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cb5)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-ipad-as-trackpad/11482 "2021-02-18T16:43:31Z")

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I love being able to use the apple pencil to create shapes with and this is the USP I like about shapr3D over other apps. Would it be possible to have the option of using the iPad as a trackpad - or even swapping between…

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## [Chamfer/ fillet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet/11340)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet/11340 "2021-02-18T14:50:44Z")

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Can is remove the chamfer or fillet from a imported 3d model?

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## [Compromised facets when importing step files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compromised-facets-when-importing-step-files/11477)

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**Author:** [@drewc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drewc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compromised-facets-when-importing-step-files/11477 "2021-02-18T10:37:54Z")

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I’ve received a couple step files from several vendors, and frequently I’m seeing an issue where there are incorrect facets rendering in 3d.

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## [Surface body from lines (edges)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-body-from-lines-edges/11431)

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**Author:** [@Dmitriy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmitriy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/surface-body-from-lines-edges/11431 "2021-02-17T20:30:46Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m new in Shapr3D, but usually use SpaceClaim on my PC. So the question is can I create line and pull it into surface? For example, I have cross section (not closed loop) of stiffened plate and want to…

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## [Where did my undo button go?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-my-undo-button-go/11469)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-did-my-undo-button-go/11469 "2021-02-17T16:12:37Z")

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Everything is in the title, I feel like a dumbass but I did the last update last night on my macmini and this morning while working I found out my redo/undo buttons are not in the left corner anymore. Anybody? Thanks.

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## [Share your first impressions - Search command](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-your-first-impressions-search-command/11467)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-your-first-impressions-search-command/11467 "2021-02-17T15:28:17Z")

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Hello! We’ve recently released the Search command. With this new feature, you can use your keyboard to access all tools. Example If you want to align the selected body with the rest of the assembly… Just start typin…

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## [Problem with sketching on planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketching-on-planes/11465)

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**Author:** [@Bhogal.simranjeet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bhogal.simranjeet)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-sketching-on-planes/11465 "2021-02-17T15:08:36Z")

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Hi. I am using the software on iPad and find it extremely difficult to work on a newly created plane. Also it behave randomly when it comes to creating sketches. Sometimes, it creates new sketch and other times it keeps…

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## [Union issue with transparent body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issue-with-transparent-body/11397)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/union-issue-with-transparent-body/11397 "2021-02-17T09:41:59Z")

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Hello friends :slightly\_smiling\_face: I brought you a new puzzle :joy: These are 2 pictures before union “2nd picture” and after union “first picture” why do a gap appears in the union body? :face\_with\_monocle: The…

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## [Chamfer V-carved text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-v-carved-text/11448)

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**Author:** [@Signpainter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Signpainter)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-v-carved-text/11448 "2021-02-17T08:56:19Z")

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How do I make letters like they are v-carved? I´ve tried with chamfer but it only allow a chiseled edge upwards, not downwards…

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## [Stuck in Loop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-loop/11456)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-in-loop/11456 "2021-02-16T17:40:22Z")

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Trying to do anything other than sketch in a workspace leads to infinite lopping. Can’t mirror, can’t extrude. What’s going on.

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## [Slices of Plywood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slices-of-plywood/11453)

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**Author:** [@Barefoot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barefoot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slices-of-plywood/11453 "2021-02-16T16:21:58Z")

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I am new to Shapr…I would like to design an plywood wall…Look up Parametric design furniture… I can get the initial designs to work, just can’t figure out how to slice up the solid object into 1/2" or 3/4" parts to cut …

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## [Rotate a cylinder keeping ends parallel to xy plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-a-cylinder-keeping-ends-parallel-to-xy-plane/11443)

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**Author:** [@RonVictor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RonVictor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-a-cylinder-keeping-ends-parallel-to-xy-plane/11443 "2021-02-16T14:16:55Z")

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I’ve created a vertical cylinder (think legs on a stool) and want to rotate the cylinders by 10 degrees but keep the ends of the cylinder parallel to the horizontal plane. I can easily rotate the cylinder, but the end f…

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## [iPad - 3.59 - Hover effects 2.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-59-hover-effects-2-0/11420)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-59-hover-effects-2-0/11420 "2021-02-16T09:54:56Z")

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Hi! We fleshed out hover effects in our app’s latest update. So, when you hover over sketches, faces, and 3D bodies with your mouse or trackpad while sketching, our app will instantly highlight relevant elements: Guid…

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## [AIM-9 Sidewinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aim-9-sidewinder/11442)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aim-9-sidewinder/11442 "2021-02-16T09:13:38Z")

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The AIM-9 Sidewinder (for Air Intercept Missile) is a short-range air-to-air missile which entered service with the US Navy in 1956 and subsequently was adopted by the US Air Force in 1964.

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## [Da shapr 3d a mach 3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/da-shapr-3d-a-mach-3/11410)

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**Author:** [@John222](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/John222)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/da-shapr-3d-a-mach-3/11410 "2021-02-16T09:11:08Z")

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ciao, ho intenzione di acquistare il programma, prima però vorrei sapere se posso creare dal programma shapr3d per poi passarlo su aspire e dopo su mach 3. mi serve per eseguire fresature su pantografo cnc

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## [Brilliant cut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/brilliant-cut/11435)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/brilliant-cut/11435 "2021-02-15T23:43:13Z")

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Complete with girdle. My math isn’t perfect but it was fun.

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## [3.59.1 - A full facelift & command search](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-59-1-a-full-facelift-command-search/11428)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3-59-1-a-full-facelift-command-search/11428 "2021-02-15T19:26:50Z")

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Hi! Before we jump into a full rundown of what’s new in version 3.59.1, let’s get one thing straight: Shapr3D for macOS will be compatible with Big Sur only, effective version 3.59.1. For details on upgrading to macOS…

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## [Tube bending in 3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-bending-in-3d/11424)

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**Author:** [@gacer1728](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gacer1728)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tube-bending-in-3d/11424 "2021-02-15T16:58:32Z")

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Hello everyone, looking for some help. Dont know how to bend tube correctly without any corner not only in one x,y axis but in 3d in two axis. Thanks you for your time!

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## [Tool trolley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-trolley/11423)

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**Author:** [@Antey85](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Antey85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tool-trolley/11423 "2021-02-15T11:02:36Z")

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## [RC Car - TRX4 Front Bumper with Servo Mount](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rc-car-trx4-front-bumper-with-servo-mount/11417)

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**Author:** [@ffrosario](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ffrosario)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rc-car-trx4-front-bumper-with-servo-mount/11417 "2021-02-15T10:25:29Z")

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Customized front bumper support with servo or winch mount to Traxxas TRX4 Ford Bronco. I’ve used with GRC Front Motor Support. All color parts are independent and resizable. TRX4 Bronco - Front Bumper with Servo Mount…

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## [Checkerings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/checkerings/7099)

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**Author:** [@schoggi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/schoggi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/checkerings/7099 "2021-02-14T18:17:53Z")

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hello there newbie here, fully enjoying and learning shapr3d I try to recreate pistol grips but don t know how to cut out\\add diamond checkerings like the model !\[image|666x500\](upload://y3RsS7ThE8vGU4P8aWckeLKaUf…

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## [Industrial Lamp Design - DRVKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/industrial-lamp-design-drvke/8755)

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**Author:** [@drakermann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drakermann)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/industrial-lamp-design-drvke/8755 "2021-02-13T14:47:25Z")

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Hey Shapr3D friends, Hold on to your butts. This post is a bit of a doozy. :slight\_smile: Over the last two weeks I designed this lamp completely on Shapr3D, mostly hanging out at a local cafe patio. I had a blast tr…

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## [Text size, Group list, Awkward shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-size-group-list-awkward-shortcuts/11005)

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**Author:** [@zombiRon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zombiRon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/text-size-group-list-awkward-shortcuts/11005 "2021-02-13T10:49:22Z")

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This is an excellent start, after using the macOS version of shapr for 10 mins I bought into a pro subscription. I’m a long time user of SolidWorks, Siemens NX and on my mac Fusion360. Fusion 360 was my goto for person…

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## [Blank upper bar bug (v 3.59.1)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blank-upper-bar-bug-v-3-59-1/11392)

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**Author:** [@poastoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poastoast)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 7:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/blank-upper-bar-bug-v-3-59-1/11392 "2021-02-13T07:12:10Z")

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the top menu options to import, export, go back to the main menu, etc, are gone from the top in full screen mode (though if I bring the pointer to pop up the top hotbar(?) I can see the options)

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## [Forcetouch support on the trackpad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forcetouch-support-on-the-trackpad/11322)

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**Author:** [@poastoast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/poastoast)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/forcetouch-support-on-the-trackpad/11322 "2021-02-13T04:29:54Z")

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I was wondering if there’d be support for the deeper clicks on the trackpad? such as when in the designs menu instead of long clicking, do a hard click to go into the select mode, or something? I think it could add a lot…

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## [Catio For Cat Lover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/catio-for-cat-lover/11389)

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**Author:** [@myasinsuw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/myasinsuw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/catio-for-cat-lover/11389 "2021-02-13T03:46:49Z")

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I design this Catio. Took 6 hours, it was fun. Open windows. Insert the closure, set against. Run rods through holes and everything. Slide wire cage.

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## [Construction plane rotation bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-rotation-bug/11363)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-plane-rotation-bug/11363 "2021-02-13T02:52:03Z")

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Cannot rotate construction plane independently of axis it was created on? I created a plane, offset from center, rotated it 22.5 deg on center axis. When I try to rotate it, it rotates on the plane I created it from inst…

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## [VW-Pneu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vw-pneu/11359)

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**Author:** [@Schmid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Schmid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vw-pneu/11359 "2021-02-11T11:51:55Z")

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Habe für Euch ein wenig Reklame gemacht. Diesen VW-Pneu habe ich für ein Diorama 1:43 nachgebaut und dann mittels 3D-Drucker gedruckt. https://modelling-by-robert.blogspot.com/

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## [Tutorial or ideas for a crown?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-a-crown/11354)

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**Author:** [@heatherltn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/heatherltn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-or-ideas-for-a-crown/11354 "2021-02-11T04:58:36Z")

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I am trying to create a simple crown. I would like for triangles with circles at the top to come up and repeat along a cylindrical crown shape. For some reason I just can’t think of how to do it! Here is progress so far,…

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## [How to create a "crystalline" surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351)

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**Author:** [@Lichtagent](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lichtagent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-a-crystalline-surface/11351 "2021-02-10T21:36:48Z")

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Dear fellow-shaprs, a friend of mine asked me to create (3d-print) a “sugar-rabbit” - a rabbit figurine that looks like it’s made of sugar… While I won’t have a problem finding a 3d-model of a rabbit, or even creating …

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