# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=308

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## [Is there any plan to develop motion simulation functions？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-plan-to-develop-motion-simulation-functions/8525)

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**Author:** [@msifans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msifans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-any-plan-to-develop-motion-simulation-functions/8525 "2020-08-03T20:32:57Z")

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Is there any plan to develop motion simulation functions？

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## [Lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines/8442)

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**Author:** [@Jim1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jim1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines/8442 "2020-08-03T18:25:44Z")

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Hi I love Shapr3D, but is there any way you can make 3D lines a little finer? Ie, on chamfered and rounded edges?? Still learning by the way… :innocent:

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## [When will the lidar based version be released?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-will-the-lidar-based-version-be-released/8520)

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**Author:** [@msifans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msifans)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-will-the-lidar-based-version-be-released/8520 "2020-08-02T18:15:03Z")

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When will the lidar based version be released?

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## [Snap a body to a construction plane?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-a-body-to-a-construction-plane/8492)

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**Author:** [@Dzee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dzee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-a-body-to-a-construction-plane/8492 "2020-08-01T02:46:19Z")

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Is there a way to select a body and snap it to a created construction plane. Moving it by hand always leaves question as to if it’s on the plane or slightly off. I want to align several bodies to one place so I can then …

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## [Screwthreads help?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screwthreads-help/8496)

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**Author:** [@mil42921](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mil42921)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/screwthreads-help/8496 "2020-07-31T20:24:31Z")

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hey all for my design class i am in need of creating a screw thread and am lost, any help is appreciated

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## [McMasrer-Carr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcmasrer-carr/8481)

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**Author:** [@Rogerlj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rogerlj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcmasrer-carr/8481 "2020-07-31T17:20:02Z")

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What happened to being able to import models from McMaster-Carr? I use to grab fasteners from there to put in models or to subtract for threads and nothing I try to download works now. It’s been a while since I’ve needed…

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## [Copy a Drawing make in shapr3d in other page of shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-a-drawing-make-in-shapr3d-in-other-page-of-shapr3d/8505)

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**Author:** [@Giovanni](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Giovanni)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-a-drawing-make-in-shapr3d-in-other-page-of-shapr3d/8505 "2020-07-31T16:35:17Z")

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How can i copy a drawing make on shapr3d in an other page of shapr3d.

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## [How we can mouving a singul point in one obgect?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-we-can-mouving-a-singul-point-in-one-obgect/8503)

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**Author:** [@Jorvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jorvan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-we-can-mouving-a-singul-point-in-one-obgect/8503 "2020-07-31T12:52:05Z")

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Hi , somebody can move a single point of one object , i am trying to move one pont of cube and i can modeling only one point , its only possible to move a edge !!! WHY ???

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## [App crashes repeatedly when opening a design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes-repeatedly-when-opening-a-design/8427)

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**Author:** [@plitschel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/plitschel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-crashes-repeatedly-when-opening-a-design/8427 "2020-07-30T10:22:37Z")

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Hi, I need help. I‘m not able to open a design because the app crashes repeatedly. Even after a restart of the IPad it doesn’t work. Other designs open well. Any suggestions what to do?

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## [Can I edit step files in shapr3d?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-edit-step-files-in-shapr3d/8494)

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**Author:** [@7ushar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/7ushar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-edit-step-files-in-shapr3d/8494 "2020-07-30T08:06:16Z")

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Can I edit step files in shapr3d?

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## [3D Print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print/404)

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**Author:** [@BeezhanTulu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BeezhanTulu)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-print/404 "2020-07-30T07:00:21Z")

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How to use Shapr3d to print a 3D object.

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## [Chamfer direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-direction/8278)

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**Author:** [@nick-edw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nick-edw)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-direction/8278 "2020-07-29T21:53:50Z")

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Newbie question, is there a way of reversing the direction of a chamfer, I want the chamfer to blend my cylinder here clearly, not cut in the way it is?

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## [How to start a new design in architecture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-start-a-new-design-in-architecture/8485)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-start-a-new-design-in-architecture/8485 "2020-07-29T10:51:29Z")

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If I want to start a new design in the architecture mode, and I am designing objects mode (sorry if I am misquoting the modes) how do I start a new architecture mode design. Does it require a different subscription. Any…

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## [Tapered chamfers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-chamfers/8476)

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**Author:** [@Mbarber866](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbarber866)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tapered-chamfers/8476 "2020-07-28T17:15:50Z")

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Hi guys! Newbie here! I’m working on a watch project and I getting stuck on how to champher an edge starting from a point and getting gradually wider. Any help would be appreciated! See image above

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## [Generate sketch from flat object outline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generate-sketch-from-flat-object-outline/8469)

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**Author:** [@jsg963](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsg963)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/generate-sketch-from-flat-object-outline/8469 "2020-07-28T00:53:07Z")

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If I bring a step file into S3D of a flat surfaced rectangular object with cavities and then create a rectangle solid object in S3D and do a subtract to end up with solid bodies in S3D of the cavities. I then want to sel…

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## [Scaling in upper right corner is blank](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-upper-right-corner-is-blank/8463)

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**Author:** [@Learner\_2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Learner_2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-in-upper-right-corner-is-blank/8463 "2020-07-27T16:21:56Z")

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the scaling in the upper right corner of the screen is blank?? it did work before

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## [Exporting shapr3d design into Apple Reality Composer or Adobe Aero](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-shapr3d-design-into-apple-reality-composer-or-adobe-aero/8456)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-shapr3d-design-into-apple-reality-composer-or-adobe-aero/8456 "2020-07-27T01:47:02Z")

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Have anyone experience in these two apps? And using them with shapr3d withouth having to pull out the mac ? Is USDZ export the missing link? Or can one use any of the other export file types? I tried OBJ in both Realit…

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## [Does this call for using evolve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-this-call-for-using-evolve/8449)

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**Author:** [@Mindofharris59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mindofharris59)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/does-this-call-for-using-evolve/8449 "2020-07-26T22:29:04Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to recreate a part for a friend’s old classic car (component for the steering wheel) Could someone give me an ideal ( or point me to a video ) or which tool option I’d use in Shapr3D to get this type …

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## [Transferring Designs from old IPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-designs-from-old-ipad/8457)

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**Author:** [@Sexmachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sexmachine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/transferring-designs-from-old-ipad/8457 "2020-07-26T21:55:29Z")

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I recently upgraded my IPad and changed my Apple ID. I let my Shapr3D subscription lapse on my old IPad. Is there a way I can get the designs off the old IPad without upgrading to the pro version on the old IPad again? I…

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## [I have noticed that when I zoom in close](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-noticed-that-when-i-zoom-in-close/8415)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-noticed-that-when-i-zoom-in-close/8415 "2020-07-24T22:49:34Z")

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I have noticed that when I zoom in close to see the tolerance of surrounding parts, I have noticed the curved path of parts are not vector art smooth curved paths. I have a screenshot of the problem, Is there a low r…

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## [Nintendo Switch game box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nintendo-switch-game-box/8437)

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**Author:** [@Twill176](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Twill176)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nintendo-switch-game-box/8437 "2020-07-24T20:21:11Z")

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My first 3D design.Game box.shapr (760 KB) I hope that link worked. Thanks for looking and giving feed back

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## [iPad - 3.43, 3.46 3D import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-43-3-46-3d-import/8431)

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**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-3-43-3-46-3d-import/8431 "2020-07-23T13:22:59Z")

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Hi everyone, Just wanted to highlight what’s new with Shapr3D! Importing 3D models is now streamlined, so you can have a full view of the import process, spend less time reorganizing your imported model, and jump right…

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## [Importing a STEP file and cannot edit it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-step-file-and-cannot-edit-it/8401)

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**Author:** [@sbvaughn88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sbvaughn88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-a-step-file-and-cannot-edit-it/8401 "2020-07-23T07:58:56Z")

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I have drawn this in another program A few years ago and have converted it to a .step file with another file conversion tool. I believe it was originally a .sldprt file. I’ve pulled in to Shapr3D and I am trying to fin…

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## [iPad crashed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-crashed/8416)

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**Author:** [@Alexhristo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexhristo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-crashed/8416 "2020-07-23T06:41:50Z")

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My iPad is backed up on icloud. Restored today and my designs are gone… Any suggestion?

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## [Using external monitor?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373)

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**Author:** [@AnkerBak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnkerBak)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373 "2020-07-22T20:10:09Z")

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Any one has experience with, how it is to use external monitor to the Ipad Pro when drawing in Shapr3D? I am considering using Shapr3D as my only 3D program. Since I do not draw complex constructions. Best Anker

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## [Newbie problem: conical](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-problem-conical/8421)

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**Author:** [@skip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/skip)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/newbie-problem-conical/8421 "2020-07-22T14:13:34Z")

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Hello, my name is Dirk and I use shapr3D since some days. I am used to conventional CAD but want to try this fast and modern tool. Now I struggle trying to sketch a conical with defined diematers on each side. I only …

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## [PHILIPS VESSEL - Futuristic Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/philips-vessel-futuristic-design/8400)

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**Author:** [@MaxRobotnick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaxRobotnick)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/philips-vessel-futuristic-design/8400 "2020-07-21T15:33:34Z")

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Hey all, Did my first full creation with Shapr3D. It is a sci-fi / industrial take on a simple kettle + cups!. its not an actual product, fan art :wink: Entirely modeled in Shapr3D, rendering/texturing in Maya with Arn…

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## [Workflow suggestion: visibility toggle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workflow-suggestion-visibility-toggle/8375)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/workflow-suggestion-visibility-toggle/8375 "2020-07-20T15:48:06Z")

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I’d like to see a way to toggle visibility of sketches/bodies from the items themselves. You would double tap to highlight the whole thing then perhaps long press with the stylus which brings up an option to hide it. Ki…

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## [Unable to load STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-load-step-file/8367)

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**Author:** [@captainsugars](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/captainsugars)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-load-step-file/8367 "2020-07-19T09:32:50Z")

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I have had my work convert a solidworks model to STEP and I am not able to load it onto my 2020 11’’ Ipad Pro. The file is approximately 180 MB in size. Is the file simply too large, or is there something else I should t…

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## [Having issues subtracting (Boolean error)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-issues-subtracting-boolean-error/2702)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-issues-subtracting-boolean-error/2702 "2020-07-18T23:00:32Z")

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Having issues subtracting , or intersecting my primary target object, any help would be wonderful. Anything I try I get the Boolean error or geometry error. I have made sure all the objects were merged, and tried separa…

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