# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=34

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## [Add thumbnail preview for .shapr files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-thumbnail-preview-for-shapr-files/39154)

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**Author:** [@Wonvy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wonvy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-thumbnail-preview-for-shapr-files/39154 "2025-08-15T17:14:02Z")

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## [Perspective view Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-view-bug/39067)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perspective-view-bug/39067 "2025-08-15T14:10:42Z")

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I just discovered how changing from perspective view to sketching / flat view has a little but annoying bug, that when changing to flat view, the camera jumps to a different position than in perspective view. Shown in th…

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## [In valid selection while trying to select a face in shell tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-valid-selection-while-trying-to-select-a-face-in-shell-tool/32473)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-valid-selection-while-trying-to-select-a-face-in-shell-tool/32473 "2025-08-15T13:40:42Z")

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I am trying to do Day #5 in Shapr3d tutorial which is supposed to make a 90º tube, I cannot select the appropriate face in Shell tool. I get an invalid selection message. I can select the face when not in Shell tool.…

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## [Ability to add images as textures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-add-images-as-textures/38860)

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**Author:** [@shapr\_user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr_user)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-add-images-as-textures/38860 "2025-08-15T13:40:22Z")

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It would be useful to simply add images as a texture to the models. This allows quick mock visuals. Take an instance of creating an exhibition layout or an interior space where you need to show graphics on a wall. This c…

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## [Please help me give some suggestion how to do](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me-give-some-suggestion-how-to-do/39066)

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**Author:** [@neilsun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/neilsun)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-help-me-give-some-suggestion-how-to-do/39066 "2025-08-15T13:36:04Z")

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Hi, Firstly thanks for your review. I got the STL meshed file and make it real by 3D printer. right now as a 3D print newbie, I have a no idea which tools shall be used to pattern the whole holes in the face of box, c…

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## [Cannot snap to axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-snap-to-axis/29787)

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**Author:** [@alpine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alpine)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-snap-to-axis/29787 "2025-08-15T13:30:51Z")

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In the Windows version, I’ve never been able to snap to the axis of an existing hole. Once defined (set), the axis is visible if viewed obliquely but always disappears if viewed in the normal plane for sketching. Careful…

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## [Library (content: body & sketch)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-content-body-sketch/39134)

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**Author:** [@Julius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Julius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/library-content-body-sketch/39134 "2025-08-15T12:12:30Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: The model and sketch library allows you to import a Shapr3D model / sketch into a project. Unlike importing a Sharp3…

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## [How To Revolve Cut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-revolve-cut/39097)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-revolve-cut/39097 "2025-08-13T06:57:42Z")

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Hi, I need to cut a groove in a cylindrical shape. I’ve sketched a shape, then revolved it, but I can only revolve it 359\*, if I try to do 360\* it disappears. What is the best way to revolve a cut? Thanks

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## [Glass with colored liquid? Simple Transparent Material is missing!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glass-with-colored-liquid-simple-transparent-material-is-missing/39075)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/glass-with-colored-liquid-simple-transparent-material-is-missing/39075 "2025-08-13T06:56:28Z")

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I was able to fake glass and liquid by utilizing Simple Transparent Material instead of using glass material for the cup. It seems like that simple material is gone or relabeled? I can’t find it. I have been trying to …

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## [Unicorn horn anybody?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unicorn-horn-anybody/39083)

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**Author:** [@Beam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Beam)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unicorn-horn-anybody/39083 "2025-08-13T02:27:07Z")

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I am trying to make something like a unicorn horn. I tried using the loft tool but was not successful. Is there a straightforward way to do this? Here is a picture of a unicorn horn someone made in blender just to remind…

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## [Lofting parametric bottle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-parametric-bottle/39094)

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**Author:** [@vbaylor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vbaylor)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofting-parametric-bottle/39094 "2025-08-12T22:25:32Z")

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I’m having trouble recreating this bottle. I’ve lofted the the bottom but cant seem to understand how the base flows into the handle and bottle top. Help!

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## [Add "Read Only" mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-read-only-mode/39104)

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**Author:** [@yhxkxkdjskd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/yhxkxkdjskd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-read-only-mode/39104 "2025-08-12T12:45:51Z")

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I often use Shapr3D on two devices and need to switch between them regularly. Most of the time, I modify the model on the iPad and then switch to the Mac to export it. In other words, on the Mac, I only move the perspe…

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## [Offset constraints not updating properly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-constraints-not-updating-properly/39080)

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**Author:** [@Genesis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Genesis)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-constraints-not-updating-properly/39080 "2025-08-10T19:21:56Z")

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Hello! I am trying to design an object that slide over another one with a low tolerance. For this, I took the face of the initial object, projected it onto a new plane and then offset it by the desired amount. Now com…

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## [Ability to Lock one view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-lock-one-view/924)

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**Author:** [@himanshu.a.arora](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/himanshu.a.arora)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-lock-one-view/924 "2025-08-11T06:32:43Z")

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Hi, I am using the App for tracing 2D plan, but while tracing using the Apple Pencil and the top view, the view sometime shifts to 3D view. Is there a way to lock the selected view like top veiw or front view etc...

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## [How to add your own Materials?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-your-own-materials/39082)

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**Author:** [@Woudworks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Woudworks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-add-your-own-materials/39082 "2025-08-10T18:27:46Z")

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Hello, Ive been using shapr for a couple years now But the material bank is somewhat lacking, to my liking Is there a way we could add our own pictured of/or materials?

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## [Offset Edge to Auto Constraint (or the option to add it parametrically)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-to-auto-constraint-or-the-option-to-add-it-parametrically/32181)

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**Author:** [@Shaun](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shaun)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offset-edge-to-auto-constraint-or-the-option-to-add-it-parametrically/32181 "2025-08-10T15:55:41Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: It’ll allow the change of an object parametrically without all the extra work of manually adding constraints to every e…

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## [DXF Lettering Help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-lettering-help/39069)

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**Author:** [@Emily2024](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Emily2024)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-lettering-help/39069 "2025-08-09T23:32:24Z")

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So in the attached picture you will see the DXF i imported. What i currently do is click on every part of the lettering and raise each 3mm. Then click on the large outer part and raise it 3mm so now they are all the same…

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## [Shell Tool producing undesired shape after using Loft Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-tool-producing-undesired-shape-after-using-loft-tool/39074)

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**Author:** [@Genesis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Genesis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shell-tool-producing-undesired-shape-after-using-loft-tool/39074 "2025-08-09T23:09:40Z")

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Hello! I am trying to get into using shapr3d, and at this point in time, specificially trying to create an adapter to connect an air duct to my window! A crucial part is the transition from a circle (the duct) to a rec…

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## [5.920 - Access sharing during export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-920-access-sharing-during-export/38960)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-920-access-sharing-during-export/38960 "2025-08-09T20:38:54Z")

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Work more efficiently with updates to sharing and design history navigation. New: Now you can access Project and Review Link sharing from the Export modal for easy access while exporting. Improved: The Offset Ed…

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## [Feature VOTE v2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-vote-v2/38893)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-vote-v2/38893 "2025-08-08T20:21:05Z")

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The previous vote has 36 votes so far, but a few have requested multiple votes. This will likely spread the will of the community better - so each user now has 2 votes. The topics are also a bit more general. SELECT THE…

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## [When the language is set to Chinese, the cork option is missing from the visual materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-the-language-is-set-to-chinese-the-cork-option-is-missing-from-the-visual-materials/39063)

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**Author:** [@chaoskid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chaoskid)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/when-the-language-is-set-to-chinese-the-cork-option-is-missing-from-the-visual-materials/39063 "2025-08-07T17:40:19Z")

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Hello, I need to report a bug: When the language is set to Chinese, the cork option is missing from the visual materials, while it is available when the language is set to English. I have tested this many times. The iss…

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## [Variable width fillets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-width-fillets/15683)

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**Author:** [@Eco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eco)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-width-fillets/15683 "2025-08-07T13:10:35Z")

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Hi, Has there been any progress or workarounds for transitioning planes with variable width fillets? Ill see if I can upload a pic.

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## [Vorgangbrett / Curtain board](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vorgangbrett-curtain-board/36508)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vorgangbrett-curtain-board/36508 "2025-08-07T12:01:17Z")

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Fun #Schreiner #Tischler #Woodworking #Woodwork

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## [Fixing or simplify odd line?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fixing-or-simplify-odd-line/39060)

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**Author:** [@rrscnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrscnc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 6:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fixing-or-simplify-odd-line/39060 "2025-08-07T06:41:42Z")

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I believe i did this symmetricaly but somehow Shapr3d just behave weirdly. any idea how to simplify or fix it? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Beginner question - extrude joined objects single vertical face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question-extrude-joined-objects-single-vertical-face/39057)

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**Author:** [@adam\_rednetllc.com](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adam_rednetllc.com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beginner-question-extrude-joined-objects-single-vertical-face/39057 "2025-08-07T00:57:41Z")

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I am attempting to learn different concepts. I think I skipped over something basic and I can’t nail this down. If I join two shapes with curved edges, is there a way to hide the join point when extruding? I search usin…

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## [90 degree section view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/90-degree-section-view/39034)

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**Author:** [@GSchum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GSchum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/90-degree-section-view/39034 "2025-08-04T11:35:07Z")

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Is there a way to section 90 degrees? Normal sections are 180 in Shpar3d, but many 3d models have a 90 degree section view https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Keep all files downloaded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-all-files-downloaded/38722)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-all-files-downloaded/38722 "2025-08-03T16:28:42Z")

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With this new update, all my files (aka our ENTIRE database) is now automatically set to be removed locally after 30 days and be saved on the cloud only, with an on demand download if we need the file again. This isn’t a…

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## [The drawing module and assembly needs to incorporate additional functionality](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-drawing-module-and-assembly-needs-to-incorporate-additional-functionality/39013)

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**Author:** [@wly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-drawing-module-and-assembly-needs-to-incorporate-additional-functionality/39013 "2025-08-03T16:07:13Z")

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About drawing 1.can’t change the font size and the Dimension line size 2.Can not add lines by myself 3.Unable to add thread line（Due to the reason of 2 or There is no threading option in the modeling module.） 4.Unabl…

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## [Saves to Cloud, Will Only Import from Computer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saves-to-cloud-will-only-import-from-computer/38783)

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**Author:** [@Garnet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Garnet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saves-to-cloud-will-only-import-from-computer/38783 "2025-08-03T01:52:06Z")

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Hi, I imported a few files and modified them. The modified files are saved in, I assume, the Shapr3d cloud? I now want to import them into a new file (to create an assembly), but when I click File-\>Import to Current Proj…

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## [Connecting 2 circles to make body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-to-make-body/39019)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/connecting-2-circles-to-make-body/39019 "2025-08-02T17:17:08Z")

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It’s a simple design, but I can’t seem to get the lines to connect with the circles in order to create an extrudable body. What do I need to do next? Thanks, Mark Dishwasher Clean-Dirty Slider 01.01.shapr (92.8 KB) …

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