# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=307

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## [Sketch plane separation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-separation/8711)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-plane-separation/8711 "2020-08-25T11:00:11Z")

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In this video you can see when I add a sketch over another hidden sketch it marries the two together. How do I make a new sketch over a hidden sketch without it merging/reappearing. This is an issue I keep running into.…

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## [Spline from 2D coordinates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-from-2d-coordinates/8743)

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**Author:** [@Larsinka](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larsinka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-from-2d-coordinates/8743 "2020-08-24T13:51:22Z")

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Hi, I want to create a spline from a set of coordinates from an airfoil plotter. I know I can use other CAD software to create a dxf and import it to Shapr3D. It would be nicer to do it in Shapr3D because if I import …

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## [Split body at CP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-at-cp/8726)

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**Author:** [@max3\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/max3_2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-body-at-cp/8726 "2020-08-24T07:56:16Z")

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Hi, simple as the title, need to split bodies at CPs. Is there an easy way to do this? I know the workarounds using bool but I don’t really think this is fast. If not there yet, is this a feature in planing? Best

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## [Solved - Aligning objects - Yet again!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-objects-yet-again/5275)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-objects-yet-again/5275 "2020-08-23T20:47:33Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [How to move circle on sketch by known amount?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-circle-on-sketch-by-known-amount/8723)

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**Author:** [@BatteriesIncluded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BatteriesIncluded)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-circle-on-sketch-by-known-amount/8723 "2020-08-22T22:17:24Z")

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I want to move a circle on a sketch by 20mm. when I move bodies the distance is shown and I can type in a number afterwards, but I am missing an equivalent for moving 2d items on a sketch. Thanks for any advice…

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## [Uniting issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uniting-issues/8719)

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**Author:** [@torressveta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/torressveta)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uniting-issues/8719 "2020-08-22T11:49:13Z")

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I’m having yet another issue. I’m making a custom stamp. I imported the text, created a block for it to go over then I unite all bodies. I sliced it, got all my settings down on Cura but I noticed it doesn’t print all …

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## [Copying Bodies to another Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-bodies-to-another-project/8709)

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**Author:** [@Shanostyle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shanostyle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-bodies-to-another-project/8709 "2020-08-20T21:47:59Z")

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Anyone know how to Copy a body from one project so that i can paste it into another project?

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## [Opening .shapr file from another device from OneDrive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-shapr-file-from-another-device-from-onedrive/8691)

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**Author:** [@JasonJessica](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JasonJessica)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/opening-shapr-file-from-another-device-from-onedrive/8691 "2020-08-18T08:37:22Z")

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I am trying to open a native .shapr file from another device I saved to OneDrive. In Shapr3D I can see the file in OneDrive but it doesn’t open when I tap on the file. What am I doing wrong?

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## [2D Drawing of bended object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-of-bended-object/8686)

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**Author:** [@dennisade](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dennisade)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-of-bended-object/8686 "2020-08-18T07:40:29Z")

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Hello I am about to finish an object and want to prepare it for a 2D mechanical drawing. I was wondering if someone could explain me how I can draw a folded object. I also want to show the folding line. Here is a screen…

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## [Move a body to a construction axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-body-to-a-construction-axis/8690)

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**Author:** [@Steve566074](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve566074)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/move-a-body-to-a-construction-axis/8690 "2020-08-17T21:38:14Z")

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How do I move a body such as a cylinder to a construction axis

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## [Rookie Mistake](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rookie-mistake/8678)

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**Author:** [@fredlef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fredlef)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rookie-mistake/8678 "2020-08-17T18:27:20Z")

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Hi - coming over to Shapr3D from Fusion360 and I really like it - especially since I just got a new IPAD Pro. I designed a part to print out for my bike and overlooked that I was dealing with radius and not diameter. S…

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## [Slicing issues on Cura](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-issues-on-cura/8651)

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**Author:** [@torressveta](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/torressveta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slicing-issues-on-cura/8651 "2020-08-17T17:21:31Z")

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Hi there! I’m having issues with my model being sliced through Cura to convert into G-Code. I united all bodies with all layers visible, exported to STL, tried both low and high resolution exports, dimensions in mm. I ha…

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## [Arbitrary restrictions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arbitrary-restrictions/8668)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/arbitrary-restrictions/8668 "2020-08-15T19:20:28Z")

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In Transform/Move, you can select sketch objects from the workspace, but not from the item list. Multi-body CSG operations (union, subtract, etc.) used to let you show and hide items while picking. Now you can’t. Sweep …

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## [Any Plans to allow HTML Color Codes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-plans-to-allow-html-color-codes/8639)

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**Author:** [@rungreadsemail](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rungreadsemail)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-plans-to-allow-html-color-codes/8639 "2020-08-15T16:00:29Z")

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I’ve worked with several different pro design suites and I’ve designed and built my own web apps for years. Having the ability to set the Hex value of a model/face color is just basic ‘level one’ design – the type of thi…

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## [Even better if](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-better-if/8660)

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**Author:** [@MrJson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/even-better-if/8660 "2020-08-14T15:07:57Z")

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Developers if your listening, great app,but some low hanging fruit to make it even better Air distance Pick a face and the system will report projected size to nearest body. Calculator access Ability to perform basic…

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## [Education is favorable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-is-favorable/8610)

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**Author:** [@Andy1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andy1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/education-is-favorable/8610 "2020-08-11T12:15:30Z")

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Hello developer I am an art student. I sent you an email about education discount, but I haven’t received any reply after more than one day. Secondly, our school does not provide an education personal email, But I have …

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## [How to design GT2 Timing Belt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-gt2-timing-belt/8617)

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**Author:** [@Navrug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Navrug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-design-gt2-timing-belt/8617 "2020-08-10T19:14:53Z")

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Hi, Does anyone have any idea how to design et GT2 Timing Belt with Shapr3D ? regards,

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## [Road map before committing to annual subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/road-map-before-committing-to-annual-subscription/8618)

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**Author:** [@Pipsara](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pipsara)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/road-map-before-committing-to-annual-subscription/8618 "2020-08-10T18:06:13Z")

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Hi, as excellent as the software appears to be, there are some doubts about my committing to an annual subscription. To commit to a years use when there is no clear road map in place for future development leaves me some…

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## [Need Help Cannot Export a File](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-cannot-export-a-file/8587)

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**Author:** [@sbvaughn88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sbvaughn88)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-cannot-export-a-file/8587 "2020-08-10T12:38:25Z")

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Hey Guys, I have been working on a design for a while. After a few revisions and changing some things around that I didn’t like I noticed the file started getting a bit wonky. I could no longer chamfer or fillet edges o…

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## [Can't scale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-scale/8602)

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**Author:** [@Dhiggs12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dhiggs12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-scale/8602 "2020-08-10T06:16:55Z")

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I’m trying to scale down an object but it won’t let me go in farther, which the object is still pretty big. It gives me an error like operation failed, invalid result body or something. For context…I imported an image, …

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## [Shipping container house](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shipping-container-house/8417)

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**Author:** [@Xolotl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xolotl)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shipping-container-house/8417 "2020-08-10T01:29:51Z")

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I spend some days designed a new house. This one could be perfect to rent on AirBnB

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## [Adding text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text/8581)

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**Author:** [@Aly\_Medra](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aly_Medra)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text/8581 "2020-08-09T22:48:44Z")

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Am I still correct in assuming there is not a way to add text? I noticed questions on this topic dating back to the year 2016. So, here we are 4 years later, and we are still being asked to work around the fact that the…

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## [Modifying lofts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-lofts/8593)

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**Author:** [@pfontaine2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pfontaine2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifying-lofts/8593 "2020-08-09T19:46:26Z")

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I’m trying to design a plate that has an extended lip. For instance, I’ve designed an irregular shaped floor that slopes up to an irregular shaped inner lip, which then juts out horizontally to an irregular shaped outer…

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## [Vector image on curved face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-image-on-curved-face/8599)

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**Author:** [@JAT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vector-image-on-curved-face/8599 "2020-08-09T15:21:12Z")

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I have the logo as a vector file and I can draw the product , how do I apply the logo to the curved faces. I need to show clients low res versions ( don’t need renders etc) is there an easy way in shapr to achieve thi…

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## [Draft angle on already extruded part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angle-on-already-extruded-part/8583)

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**Author:** [@Yousef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yousef)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draft-angle-on-already-extruded-part/8583 "2020-08-08T21:15:05Z")

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Hello, I know you can add a draft angle to a body when extruding it by simply moving the “draft arrows” located above the extrusion arrows. However, I couldn’t find a way to add a draft for a part that has already been …

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## [Creating a spheroid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-spheroid/424)

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**Author:** [@mikeyleo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikeyleo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-spheroid/424 "2020-08-07T16:30:16Z")

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Im trying to create something like this: \[image\] I haven't found a way to do this. Anyone have an idea? Thanks, Mike

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## [Create from a drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-from-a-drawing/8551)

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**Author:** [@martinfab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinfab)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-from-a-drawing/8551 "2020-08-06T16:26:34Z")

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I come for the BOBCAD world. I am used to entering coordinates for things, like bolt holes that need to be at an exact location on a part. I usually draw from an existing drawing and then produce code for the CNC machi…

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## [Adding sketches to distinct body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-sketches-to-distinct-body/8532)

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**Author:** [@Ramonk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ramonk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-sketches-to-distinct-body/8532 "2020-08-04T17:02:04Z")

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How do I control what body new sketches are added in? If I’m designing, say, a wooden block on top of a metal block, the first “metal” cube is straightforward enough, but when I try to make a second cube on top of that, …

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## [New user with a couple of questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-with-a-couple-of-questions/8540)

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**Author:** [@ensO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ensO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-user-with-a-couple-of-questions/8540 "2020-08-04T12:44:55Z")

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Loving the app so far, using it exclusively for woodwork. I can’t find any way to split an object. For instance, If I cut the middle out of a cube to make a box with a bottom, is there a way to draw simple joints onto …

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## [Screw threads and text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-threads-and-text/8535)

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**Author:** [@Reefwalker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Reefwalker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screw-threads-and-text/8535 "2020-08-04T08:23:31Z")

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I’m new to Shapr3D and very much enjoying this app. 2 things that seem to be missing as features are: a quick way to make a screw thread, as either the screw its self or an internal thread, and Insert text from a list…

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