# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=30

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## [2D section view positioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-section-view-positioning/39496)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-section-view-positioning/39496 "2025-09-28T23:36:22Z")

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I see section views in 2D drawings have had automatic alignment for a couple of years now, but didn’t notice until I loaded an old project and couldn’t find a way to disable it. I attach the drawing as created, and as up…

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## [Last version of Shapr3D that works with OSX 12.3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/last-version-of-shapr3d-that-works-with-osx-12-3/35935)

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**Author:** [@isotropy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/isotropy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/last-version-of-shapr3d-that-works-with-osx-12-3/35935 "2025-09-28T21:26:28Z")

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Hey all! I’m new to Shapr3D and downloaded it a while ago. The build I grabbed was v5.710 and it runs on my Mac Studio which is currently running OSX 12.3.1. I see the latest version of Shapr3D requires 13.x to run, so i…

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## [Make designs follow a spheric base (to do a button)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-designs-follow-a-spheric-base-to-do-a-button/39497)

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**Author:** [@randomi7e](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/randomi7e)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-designs-follow-a-spheric-base-to-do-a-button/39497 "2025-09-28T19:35:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I want to design a button for a denim, it seems complicated for me to extrude the designs in a way that they follow the physics of the base of the button itself, do you guys have a method ? For exemple h…

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## [How to extrude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude/39473)

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**Author:** [@Sotony](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sotony)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude/39473 "2025-09-28T15:43:17Z")

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I am trying out Shapr3D, but I can’t seem to do the most basic of things like extrusion of a door on a wall. I create a wall and drew in the door, thus created 3 segments, when I extrude all three, they merged into one p…

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## [Mesh bodies are useless?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mesh-bodies-are-useless/10383)

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**Author:** [@JBee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JBee)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mesh-bodies-are-useless/10383 "2025-09-27T07:39:01Z")

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I use the app exclusively for creating 3d printed objects. Often I will leverage other works from other websites. Most of the time this is just nuts and bolts, electronic components, etc. that fit in to my models. Occa…

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## [Shapr3D converts to STEP but result is glitched](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-converts-to-step-but-result-is-glitched/39480)

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**Author:** [@Hexlee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hexlee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-converts-to-step-but-result-is-glitched/39480 "2025-09-26T15:00:16Z")

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The export from X\_T to STEP completes without error but the results when viewed on a 3D print slicer such as this Anycubic workshop or Bamboo lab show a very degraded surface and glitches. The models in X\_T are very smo…

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## [Dimensions of ellipse not showing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-of-ellipse-not-showing-up/39476)

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**Author:** [@magnusk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magnusk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-of-ellipse-not-showing-up/39476 "2025-09-25T06:59:50Z")

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I’m trying to figure out why the dimensions of my ellipse aren’t showing up? I’m following this tutorial where the instructor’s ellipses show dimensions on them, but mine are blank

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## [Link between variables and geometry breaks upon merging history](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-between-variables-and-geometry-breaks-upon-merging-history/39376)

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**Author:** [@MarkLucas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkLucas)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-between-variables-and-geometry-breaks-upon-merging-history/39376 "2025-09-24T20:27:55Z")

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I have a box with holes in different locations on four sides. I want all the holes to be the same size, but I also want the ability to adjust the hole size for tolerances without having to manually update each hole indiv…

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## [Technical illustrations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-illustrations/39474)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-illustrations/39474 "2025-09-24T15:28:02Z")

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I was wondering if there might be any future collaboration between CorelDRAW Technical Suite and your program? Also, I’m curious if there’s any chance for even more polished technical illustrations that could really bri…

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## [Fillet suddenly not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-suddenly-not-working/39450)

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**Author:** [@brandonmatthew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brandonmatthew)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fillet-suddenly-not-working/39450 "2025-09-24T11:52:31Z")

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I am trying to create a Fillet on an edge, I am a beginner, but I’ve done this many times before using the Chamfer/Fillet tool. The Chamfer tool works just fine, both directions, but the Fillet isn’t doing anything, noth…

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## [Space Mouse Enterprise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/space-mouse-enterprise/39328)

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**Author:** [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/space-mouse-enterprise/39328 "2025-09-23T17:48:26Z")

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The latest drivers for 3dconnexions Space Mouse Enterprise do not appear to work withe the latest versions of shapr3d. An older driver 10.8.8 seems to be the latest driver that will work. MacOS 15.6.1 https://support.…

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## [Ein neuer Stuhl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ein-neuer-stuhl/39466)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ein-neuer-stuhl/39466 "2025-09-22T18:34:59Z")

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Eine neue Stuhl Kreation. Mit freundlichen Grüssen Andreas Desiderius Haudenschild Schreiner/ EFZ #Schreiner #Woodworker #Wood #Holz

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## [Sharing of files now requires a Shapr account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-of-files-now-requires-a-shapr-account/39131)

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**Author:** [@Fredrik](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrik)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sharing-of-files-now-requires-a-shapr-account/39131 "2025-09-21T21:37:06Z")

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It used to be super easy to share a Shapr-model for collaborators to review. I just discovered today that the receiver of the link now has to create a Shapr account. I think it is a mistake of Shapr to implement this, …

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## [My final results 💪](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-final-results/39464)

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**Author:** [@Khofar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Khofar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-final-results/39464 "2025-09-21T19:27:21Z")

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## [Exporting to drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-drawing/39462)

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**Author:** [@Guile2345](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Guile2345)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-drawing/39462 "2025-09-21T15:58:13Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [I can't model this relatively simple shape.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-model-this-relatively-simple-shape/39453)

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**Author:** [@JulienFauv](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JulienFauv)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-model-this-relatively-simple-shape/39453 "2025-09-21T14:53:18Z")

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I want to create a shape that goes from a rounded square base to a circle following a curve. But Shapr3D won’t do that, and don’t know how to achieve it.

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## [iPad - Construction plane at an angle along an edge not working?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-construction-plane-at-an-angle-along-an-edge-not-working/39459)

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**Author:** [@taglia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/taglia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-construction-plane-at-an-angle-along-an-edge-not-working/39459 "2025-09-21T03:49:54Z")

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I am trying to create a construction plane along an edge at an angle, but I can’t make it work on my iPad Pro. Steps to reproduce: Select Add \> Construction Plane; Change to Type \> Along Edge at Angle; Select any edge; …

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## [How is the rotation axis determined for camera orbiting?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-the-rotation-axis-determined-for-camera-orbiting/39457)

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**Author:** [@sean3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sean3000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-is-the-rotation-axis-determined-for-camera-orbiting/39457 "2025-09-20T19:16:25Z")

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I’m having trouble understanding how the rotation axis is determined when orbiting the camera with two fingers on the track pad. It seems to change depending on the cursor position, and maybe also the cursor’s position …

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## [Measurements not showing up](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-not-showing-up/39456)

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**Author:** [@magnusk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/magnusk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-not-showing-up/39456 "2025-09-20T05:23:36Z")

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I’m following the built-in tutorial, but for me the distance measurements aren’t showing up the way they do in the tutorial (see how the tutorial in top left corner has measurements along every edge). How can I make my …

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## [Parts from my first drawing in another drawing, how can I do that?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-from-my-first-drawing-in-another-drawing-how-can-i-do-that/39441)

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**Author:** [@Manny1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Manny1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parts-from-my-first-drawing-in-another-drawing-how-can-i-do-that/39441 "2025-09-19T12:39:34Z")

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Hello everyone, I would appreciate some assistance. I am new to this program and am working on recreating a WWII battleship at a specific scale for personal enjoyment. I am currently trying to decide whether to include …

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## [Fixed points and unable to move things!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fixed-points-and-unable-to-move-things/39452)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fixed-points-and-unable-to-move-things/39452 "2025-09-19T12:18:10Z")

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Hello, it’s taken me a while to ask this, but I’ve had enough. Please tell me, when I’m sketching, I draw a circle, draw a line from its centre, then go to move the line and it won’t move, not one iota, it’s fixed, why…

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## [Custom textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-textures/32535)

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**Author:** [@Heed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Heed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/custom-textures/32535 "2025-09-18T16:35:15Z")

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Hi! Please give us support to add custom textures from a picture file and ability to save it with textures to a OBJ :blush:

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## [Seeing if anyome knows how ti do this type of design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeing-if-anyome-knows-how-ti-do-this-type-of-design/39436)

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**Author:** [@dizzybone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dizzybone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/seeing-if-anyome-knows-how-ti-do-this-type-of-design/39436 "2025-09-17T17:39:58Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Repetitive parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repetitive-parts/25665)

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**Author:** [@James2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/James2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repetitive-parts/25665 "2025-09-17T14:22:36Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m at the start of a process of drawing all our products but I use the same parts repetitively over a lot of our designs. Is there a way to save a parts list so I can start a new drawing and select parts p…

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## [Love gym equipments and designing them](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/love-gym-equipments-and-designing-them/39446)

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**Author:** [@Khofar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Khofar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/love-gym-equipments-and-designing-them/39446 "2025-09-17T13:30:13Z")

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## [Please could someone kindly help me with step by step guide to making a golf ball](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-could-someone-kindly-help-me-with-step-by-step-guide-to-making-a-golf-ball/38852)

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**Author:** [@Gpk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gpk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-could-someone-kindly-help-me-with-step-by-step-guide-to-making-a-golf-ball/38852 "2025-09-17T08:50:17Z")

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Hi , I am new to shapr3d and would kindly ask for some guidance, I have searched for hours trying to find more help on creating a golf ball but even when I watch a certain video, it seems I get stuck on a certain point e…

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## [Inability to revolve a body around a curve (Sweep will not work)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inability-to-revolve-a-body-around-a-curve-sweep-will-not-work/39435)

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**Author:** [@benji03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benji03)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/inability-to-revolve-a-body-around-a-curve-sweep-will-not-work/39435 "2025-09-16T17:22:13Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Only being able to revolve a shape around an axis and not a curve. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: This feature will allow the revolve fun…

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## [360 Degree Wrap Around Export in Viz Mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/360-degree-wrap-around-export-in-viz-mode/39440)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/360-degree-wrap-around-export-in-viz-mode/39440 "2025-09-17T07:35:45Z")

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Option for 360 image export. Like Google Street View. Image can be used in generic 2d desktop viewer. Can be viewed on normal VR google.

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## [Creating a notch around hexagonal bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-notch-around-hexagonal-bodies/39299)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-notch-around-hexagonal-bodies/39299 "2025-09-17T07:23:15Z")

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Bear with me. I’m not an engineer nor CAD modeler and will try to describe this as best I can. I am designing a hollow human head model to 3d print in which I will place hexagonal plugs made of electrically conductive fi…

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## [Help a noob with meassurement issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-a-noob-with-meassurement-issues/39437)

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**Author:** [@eros.eros.eros](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eros.eros.eros)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-a-noob-with-meassurement-issues/39437 "2025-09-17T05:18:44Z")

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I just updated my App on my iPad, now while making a sketch for my model I just cant get rid of the measurements. Does this have to do something with the new update? It leads to so much visual clutter I can barely make o…

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