# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=314

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## [Extrude tool stuck on ‘new body’ option](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-tool-stuck-on-new-body-option/7624)

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**Author:** [@Pau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-tool-stuck-on-new-body-option/7624 "2020-05-10T14:36:21Z")

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Hi, I’m new to shapr3D and up until the middle of yesterday I was able to use the extrude tool just fine to make holes like it was shown in the tutorials. Then something strange happened and the app suddenly stopped gues…

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## [New feature ideas category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-ideas-category/7583)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-feature-ideas-category/7583 "2020-05-10T10:53:21Z")

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Hi, Would we be able to have ‘Feature Ideas’ category in the forum. It’s great seeing people’s ideas for new features but the individual topics get a bit lost in the, now very long, ‘Any feature ideas’ thread. Thanks …

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## [How to build a spiral like this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-build-a-spiral-like-this/7623)

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**Author:** [@apricot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/apricot)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-build-a-spiral-like-this/7623 "2020-05-10T05:44:51Z")

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I built this model on my PC with Sketchup, and I want to make a twin in Shapr3D. However I find it difficult to draw a 3D sprial or something like that, has anybody got an idea?

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## [How to export pics without color and hidden lines?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-pics-without-color-and-hidden-lines/4747)

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**Author:** [@one](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/one)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-pics-without-color-and-hidden-lines/4747 "2019-05-24T09:33:33Z")

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Hello everyone, I need to export pics without color and hidden lines, they are used for figures on the patents document. Is there anyone know how, pls kindly tell me ?:slightly\_smiling\_face:

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## [Building on a hilly terrain](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-on-a-hilly-terrain/7617)

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**Author:** [@Pushpak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pushpak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/building-on-a-hilly-terrain/7617 "2020-05-09T05:06:47Z")

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I am trying to develop building on a contoured site.how do I use spline to make contours. Please share your observations. Regards

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## [Help w sketch constraints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-w-sketch-constraints/7607)

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**Author:** [@Jtietz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jtietz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-w-sketch-constraints/7607 "2020-05-08T20:49:37Z")

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Trying to understand how I can rotate one edge of a triangle (in a 2D sketch) and maintain the opposite angle. When I try, it maintains the length of the edge and instead alters the opposite angle to accommodate. I’ve …

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## [New to Shapr3d!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d/7594)

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**Author:** [@Leonel.hz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonel.hz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-to-shapr3d/7594 "2020-05-06T17:29:59Z")

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Hi I recently bought a iPad Pro and found out about this app. I was always interested in designing and creating stuff but I don’t know any basics of sketching out ideas or designing them with accurate measurements. Is th…

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## [Help creating this part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-this-part/7592)

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**Author:** [@WhaleWhaleWhale](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WhaleWhaleWhale)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-creating-this-part/7592 "2020-05-05T18:33:38Z")

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Hello, I’m quite new to this (and the app itself) I’m just wondering how I can do this part Thanks in advance!

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## [Selecting from the designs page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-from-the-designs-page/7590)

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**Author:** [@NeilW](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NeilW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-from-the-designs-page/7590 "2020-05-05T13:55:37Z")

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Last year I taught myself how to use this programme I thought reasonably competently for a complete amateur, but when I actually went to submit my first design to a 3D printing company to see how it would look I fell at …

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## [3d model of the earth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-of-the-earth/7588)

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**Author:** [@robreis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/robreis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-model-of-the-earth/7588 "2020-05-05T05:07:45Z")

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Can anyone suggest a 3d model of the earth that I can import? We are using Shapr3d to help visualize challenging satellite orbit geometries. Thanks!

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## [PDF Import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pdf-import/7560)

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**Author:** [@Fsean1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fsean1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pdf-import/7560 "2020-05-04T00:49:38Z")

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I’m having an issue importing pdf files. I have done this many times before, but now when I import, the image comes in washed out. Have tried color and black and white? Has anyone else had this issue?

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## [Splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines/7545)

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**Author:** [@Gencb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gencb)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines/7545 "2020-05-03T17:34:04Z")

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I could drew splines but, after about 5-6 months ,today I can’t draw splines.I have old Apple Pencil (I bought 2015) so what is the issue ? Thanks

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## [Feature request or help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-or-help/7467)

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**Author:** [@jsg963](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsg963)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-or-help/7467 "2020-05-03T16:19:50Z")

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I often find I want to deselect all objects but I am zoomed into a model and do not have an unpopulated area to touch to deselect all. It would be handy if there was always a deselect All button available or someway of d…

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## [Import vector files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-vector-files/6942)

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**Author:** [@Elrotringo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Elrotringo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-vector-files/6942 "2020-05-02T15:23:19Z")

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Hi, is it possible to import vector files, like .ai, or svg? and use it as different shapes? Im’ a graphic artist and I would like to more easily make 3d from my drawing :slight\_smile: thank you for help

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## [Sideboard that transforms into a lifting desk with monitor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sideboard-that-transforms-into-a-lifting-desk-with-monitor/7559)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sideboard-that-transforms-into-a-lifting-desk-with-monitor/7559 "2020-05-02T01:55:23Z")

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It’s far from finnished, but I’m working on designing a sideboard that turns into my office desk :slight\_smile: This doesn’t show the whole mechanism, only the concept/idea. But it should be duable.

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## [A few feature requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-feature-requests/4491)

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**Author:** [@Uroscadez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Uroscadez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-few-feature-requests/4491 "2020-04-29T20:00:23Z")

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As a relativly frequent user of Shapr and 15 yrs+ experience in other 3d software such as Maya and Solidworks, I have come up with some feature requests…some may actually be relativly easy to implement, others more compl…

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## [Feature Request - true coil tool and drag to select multiple items](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-true-coil-tool-and-drag-to-select-multiple-items/6094)

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**Author:** [@Panduh3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Panduh3D)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-true-coil-tool-and-drag-to-select-multiple-items/6094 "2020-04-29T19:48:30Z")

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Hello Shapr3D team, New to Shapr3D, absolutely in love with it. Use my iPad a lot and this is perfect for me. I would love to see two features from a usability standpoint, the first being a true coil tool, I’m using rot…

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## [Shapr3D vlog - episode 1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-vlog-episode-1/7478)

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**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-vlog-episode-1/7478 "2020-04-29T13:51:49Z")

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Hey everyone, we have just launched our vlog. I hope you will enjoy it! :slight\_smile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwA3Nx2TEdY

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## [Error report when exporting to Solidworks using .IGS format file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-report-when-exporting-to-solidworks-using-igs-format-file/7482)

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**Author:** [@wangzhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wangzhide)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-report-when-exporting-to-solidworks-using-igs-format-file/7482 "2020-04-28T16:53:24Z")

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Error report when exporting to Solidworks using .IGS format file.The problem is that in this case, some chamfered surfaces will be lost, but the .obj and X-T formats will not have this problem.

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## [Feedback](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback/7425)

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**Author:** [@jeremyocooney](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jeremyocooney)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback/7425 "2020-04-28T06:56:10Z")

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Hi guys, I have two questions. In a future update, can the extrude command create a new body by default? This would help speed up workflows, and especially help calculation time when working with complex/organic models. …

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## [Detaching a shape from an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detaching-a-shape-from-an-object/7497)

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**Author:** [@jonas.woehl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonas.woehl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/detaching-a-shape-from-an-object/7497 "2020-04-27T22:21:05Z")

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The title says it all. Let’s say I projected a plane onto an object (think of a bottle and the projected plane would be the label). I can then extrude the object (for example 0.5mm as paper depth) - so far, so good. N…

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## [9mm Compensator Prototype](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/9mm-compensator-prototype/7508)

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**Author:** [@Devvon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Devvon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/9mm-compensator-prototype/7508 "2020-04-27T20:30:10Z")

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latest prototype, works beautifully. thought some may enjoy it.

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## [How to translate along line](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-translate-along-line/7500)

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**Author:** [@devonh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/devonh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-translate-along-line/7500 "2020-04-27T17:00:43Z")

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When translating along a wall, how do you translate the item along a line? I want to snap it to a corner, but it always seems to shift up or down slightly. There is no guide like when I’m sketching a box. The only way th…

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## [Are there vaiables/constants](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-vaiables-constants/7502)

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**Author:** [@wesmat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wesmat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-vaiables-constants/7502 "2020-04-27T16:50:43Z")

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I’d like to be able to define a value and then use that value when defining objects. For instance, right now I am modeling a tool rack and I’d like the base width to be 1/4 of the depth and when I change the depth the w…

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## [Is there a .shapr file image viewer for windows?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-shapr-file-image-viewer-for-windows/7183)

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**Author:** [@EF.Engineering](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EF.Engineering)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-shapr-file-image-viewer-for-windows/7183 "2020-04-27T09:13:52Z")

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I want to be able to forward (.shapr) files to a couple of vendors that don’t have 3D/CAD programs, they just need to be able to view the files (rotate them, etc.). Is there a windows program that they can open the file…

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## [Bolt-Nut-Puzzle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bolt-nut-puzzle/7488)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bolt-nut-puzzle/7488 "2020-04-27T05:21:36Z")

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Greetings all, First, let me say that I was inspired to start this topic from a post by Drifkind a few hours ago titled Slip Nut. This is by no means meant to upstage him but rather to share, for your amusement, someth…

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## [Slip Nut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slip-nut/7485)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slip-nut/7485 "2020-04-27T01:04:32Z")

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I shouldn’t be so proud of a nut and bolt, but it’s cool. When cocked to one side the nut will slide over the thread. Snugged down, pressure keeps it aligned. Works on a 3D filament printer. Makes a good fidget toy. P…

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## [Guānyú shèjì xiàngmù dì fēnzǔ 9/5000 Grouping of design projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guanyu-sheji-xiangmu-di-fenz-9-5000-grouping-of-design-projects/7480)

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**Author:** [@wangzhide](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wangzhide)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/guanyu-sheji-xiangmu-di-fenz-9-5000-grouping-of-design-projects/7480 "2020-04-26T03:18:50Z")

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Hello,Glad I finally found our forum. Regarding the use of my design group in the shapr 3d software, I encountered some problems. In my product design work, it often involves many different products, even these products …

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## [How to do complex, multipart design with shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-complex-multipart-design-with-shapr3d/7148)

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**Author:** [@andrew](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andrew)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-complex-multipart-design-with-shapr3d/7148 "2020-04-26T03:13:37Z")

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I see lots of example designs of engines with multiple interconnected parts and pipe/tubing stringing around and it looks lovely… only I don’t know how this can be done realistically with Shapr3d. I don’t see a real hier…

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## [Rendering App for iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-app-for-ipad/7428)

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**Author:** [@Gspro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gspro)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-app-for-ipad/7428 "2020-04-25T13:41:34Z")

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Hello everyone! Any recommendations for a 3D rendering app for the iPad? I do all the woodworking drawings in Shapr3D, but I would like to import them to a rendering app along with high quality “wood textures” and appl…

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