# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=41

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## [Bug when crating a drawing of a cutout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-when-crating-a-drawing-of-a-cutout/38144)

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**Author:** [@msx3000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msx3000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-when-crating-a-drawing-of-a-cutout/38144 "2025-05-28T11:15:27Z")

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I repeatedly have an issue when I make drawings of a tube with a linear cutout. The arc on both ends of the cutout is mirrored for no reason. In the preview of the projection angles everything is displayed as it should,…

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## [ How to model a handrail for a spiral staircase?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-handrail-for-a-spiral-staircase/38149)

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**Author:** [@Dlconstruct](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dlconstruct)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-handrail-for-a-spiral-staircase/38149 "2025-05-28T10:11:34Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently designing a spiral staircase in Shapr3D and I’m looking for the best way to model a smooth and continuous handrail that follows the curve of the staircase. What would be the most efficient app…

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## [Items / component list](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-component-list/38148)

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**Author:** [@wmyatt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wmyatt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/items-component-list/38148 "2025-05-28T09:05:12Z")

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Is it possible to export the list of items / components into a list? So we can create a materials / cutting list

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## [New video of retro, final build](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-video-of-retro-final-build/38142)

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**Author:** [@f3rn4nd0d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/f3rn4nd0d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-video-of-retro-final-build/38142 "2025-05-27T21:53:42Z")

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Hello, some time ago I shared a video of retro, a design of a retrofuturistic computer I created using Shapr3D on my iPad. Back then it was in late stages of prototyping and I just showed a teaser of the 3D print at the …

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## [Need help with a vase design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-vase-design/37395)

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**Author:** [@IceCat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/IceCat)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-with-a-vase-design/37395 "2025-05-27T21:23:45Z")

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Is it possible to create this vase in Shapr3D? Link to the YouTube video is below. They seem to be using a loft function to create the dimples. I tried it, but it created a flat surface.

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## [Best 3D Printer In 2025, Guide For Choose](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-in-2025-guide-for-choose/38010)

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**Author:** [@UZma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/UZma)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-3d-printer-in-2025-guide-for-choose/38010 "2025-05-27T18:31:48Z")

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I researched about the best 3D printer for the past few days because i want to start printing some models and parts at home i read reviews on The New York Times Wirecutter Tom’s Hardware and All3DP and they are marking t…

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## [Allow variables to control move operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-variables-to-control-move-operations/38135)

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**Author:** [@BatteriesIncluded](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BatteriesIncluded)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-variables-to-control-move-operations/38135 "2025-05-27T17:43:11Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Let me arrange objects whose size is defined by variables. Currently a move requires a simple number as a distance, variables cannot be used. I am trying to align an object gen…

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## [Help making this slight arc/curve for a bracelet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-this-slight-arc-curve-for-a-bracelet/38128)

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**Author:** [@rrscnc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrscnc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-making-this-slight-arc-curve-for-a-bracelet/38128 "2025-05-27T16:50:04Z")

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made this using the sweep, tried everything i could but no luck for reference: thank you! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [2d drawing bug elements dont render correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-bug-elements-dont-render-correctly/38131)

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**Author:** [@Spielepapagei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spielepapagei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-bug-elements-dont-render-correctly/38131 "2025-05-27T12:48:05Z")

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Hi there, i starded yesterday using shapr3d but i allready ran into a error after finishing my first model i wanted to create a 2d drawing but after placing the first view one of the key holes see the screenshot got inv…

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## [Tools menu on the right side on a Mac version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tools-menu-on-the-right-side-on-a-mac-version/31118)

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**Author:** [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tools-menu-on-the-right-side-on-a-mac-version/31118 "2025-05-26T21:45:55Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: There is a setting on the iPad version which let user to choose on what side menu will be shown. That’s very convenient for left-handed people like me to choose right side. The…

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## [How to move Detail Callout](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-detail-callout/38115)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-detail-callout/38115 "2025-05-26T17:08:03Z")

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Please tell me there is a way yo move the Detail View callout “A” to a different location to make the drawing more legible. I hope that Shapr3D will start to come out with more Drawing commands soon because the very basi…

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## [Create the inverse (or reverse) of a body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-the-inverse-or-reverse-of-a-body/38114)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-the-inverse-or-reverse-of-a-body/38114 "2025-05-25T15:05:19Z")

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I’m creating a model to 3D print. I have a body with a hook on one end with fillets all around one side. I want to create the inverse of the body so I can join them together after printing. I’m trying to figure out how t…

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## [Mcmaster carr files not working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcmaster-carr-files-not-working/36688)

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**Author:** [@simonkral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/simonkral)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mcmaster-carr-files-not-working/36688 "2025-05-25T03:02:23Z")

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When I try to import fiels from mcmastercarr website. This shows up. I tried multiple different objects, but still nothing. I downloaded the step files.

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## [Basic Shapr3D action on an iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-shapr3d-action-on-an-ipad/38106)

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**Author:** [@Surrept](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Surrept)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-shapr3d-action-on-an-ipad/38106 "2025-05-24T18:36:10Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Shapr3D and have been using it on my brand new iPad with my pencil. I’m drawing things to print on my 3D printer. I’ve gone through the tutorials and am able to draw things reasonably well, but I’m havi…

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## [5.860 - Instant Screenshots and Dynamic Section View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-860-instant-screenshots-and-dynamic-section-view/37834)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-860-instant-screenshots-and-dynamic-section-view/37834 "2025-05-24T18:54:07Z")

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Speed up sharing, inspect designs more easily, and work faster with improvements to screenshots, mirroring, and Section View. New: Capture screenshots directly to your clipboard with a single key combination for faster…

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## [Mirror Tool No Longer Accepts XYZ Lines After Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-tool-no-longer-accepts-xyz-lines-after-update/38093)

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**Author:** [@brunowerneck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brunowerneck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirror-tool-no-longer-accepts-xyz-lines-after-update/38093 "2025-05-24T17:21:21Z")

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Since the latest IPad updates, the Mirror tool no longer accepts the default XYZ axis lines—it just throws an “invalid selection” error. This forces us to create custom XYZ sketch lines for every new project, or midp…

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## [Rotating a set of pattern around a cylinder?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-a-set-of-pattern-around-a-cylinder/38078)

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**Author:** [@i-link](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/i-link)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-a-set-of-pattern-around-a-cylinder/38078 "2025-05-24T05:35:08Z")

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I wanted to project a set of patterns on a cylinder. What is the best way to do the projection so the shape and distance of the shapes maintain when on the cylinder? I had no problem with just a column, extrude the p…

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## [Are there any plans to launch an Android version of the application in the future](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-plans-to-launch-an-android-version-of-the-application-in-the-future/38080)

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**Author:** [@milusheep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/milusheep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/are-there-any-plans-to-launch-an-android-version-of-the-application-in-the-future/38080 "2025-05-22T08:45:22Z")

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Android tablets are also very user-friendly on the market now. It also has high performance. Why not consider launching an Android version

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## [2025 Sweep final angle problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2025-sweep-final-angle-problem/38085)

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**Author:** [@Raul](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Raul)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2025-sweep-final-angle-problem/38085 "2025-05-23T06:39:54Z")

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I had read some post about this problem in 2017, but it still happens for me, I don’t know if they fixed or if there is a new way to do this, but: I’m traying to do this easy SWEEP, and my shape finish in an incorrect an…

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## [Variables in the pattern tool and variables carry over to the pattern also would be nice to have variables in the polygon tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483 "2025-05-22T19:55:14Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Pattern tool should let you input variables. Also if the original sketch has variables that should carry over to the pattern. I use polygon tool as a guide to create patterns …

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## [Please separate the color function out of visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-separate-the-color-function-out-of-visualization/18242)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/please-separate-the-color-function-out-of-visualization/18242 "2025-05-22T19:27:07Z")

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The visualization function drops the FPS significantly on my M1 iPad pro and M1 imac, and all the line borders are disappeared, it makes me quite painful when colorizing my models and especially for the tiny parts and co…

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## [I can't open Sharp3D - it crashes as soon as I try to launch it.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-open-sharp3d-it-crashes-as-soon-as-i-try-to-launch-it/38079)

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**Author:** [@ctrl\_thy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctrl_thy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-open-sharp3d-it-crashes-as-soon-as-i-try-to-launch-it/38079 "2025-05-22T08:48:02Z")

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Why can’t I open my Sharp3D? It crashes immediately when I try to open it. It worked fine yesterday, but suddenly broke today. I uninstalled it and tried reinstalling from the Microsoft Store, but it still doesn’t work. …

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## [3d Notes, AKA Grease Pencil in Blender](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-notes-aka-grease-pencil-in-blender/38074)

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**Author:** [@kabocha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kabocha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-notes-aka-grease-pencil-in-blender/38074 "2025-05-21T18:17:32Z")

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A quick way to write notes, draw quick labels within Shapr3d. Example in Blender.

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## [Allow Bend Lines to be added for DXF export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-bend-lines-to-be-added-for-dxf-export/38035)

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**Author:** [@mcbrems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mcbrems)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/allow-bend-lines-to-be-added-for-dxf-export/38035 "2025-05-21T20:19:15Z")

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Hello, If bends are not yet implemented in Shapr3D, could at least bend lines be allowed for inclusion in exported DXF files? Currently, I need to go to outboard apps to add them. I know this is a small concession unt…

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## [Align with origin?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-with-origin/28782)

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**Author:** [@Wayno](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wayno)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-with-origin/28782 "2025-05-21T18:37:09Z")

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When inporting bodies they may not align with the grid system. Is there a way to align a point on the body to the origin specifically? Such a simple thing but ether I can’t find how to do it or it’s just not an option? T…

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## [Import to a Plane or move to a Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-to-a-plane-or-move-to-a-plane/38059)

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**Author:** [@PapyChef](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PapyChef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-to-a-plane-or-move-to-a-plane/38059 "2025-05-21T08:57:53Z")

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I have made a Parametric drawing of a telescopic tube. Each tube is dependant on the variables defined for base tube diameter, wall thickness, length & a gap. Each sketch of a tube is drawn on its own plane and I can …

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## [Splines - I can't figure them out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-i-cant-figure-them-out/38040)

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**Author:** [@Rtfm00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rtfm00)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/splines-i-cant-figure-them-out/38040 "2025-05-21T06:05:59Z")

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OK - I am trying to use splines to smooth out an airfoil shape created by Sketchup. The Sketchup generated edges are quite large, and I thought that tracing the points using a spline would give me a nice, un-faceted sur…

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## [Issue with Saving a Single Body to a Separate Project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-saving-a-single-body-to-a-separate-project/38061)

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**Author:** [@Denis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Denis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-saving-a-single-body-to-a-separate-project/38061 "2025-05-21T01:23:36Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Support Team, I’m experiencing difficulties when trying to save a single body from my current project into a separate file. Here’s what I’ve tried so far without success: Copy/Paste Method: Selected th…

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## [Personal approach to Drawing layout, and using Intersection Marks, and centerlines?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-approach-to-drawing-layout-and-using-intersection-marks-and-centerlines/38063)

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**Author:** [@Bru\_swayne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bru_swayne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-approach-to-drawing-layout-and-using-intersection-marks-and-centerlines/38063 "2025-05-21T00:29:38Z")

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Besides being used for their obvious purposes, what are some other examples they may make sense to use in drawings? As an example, if there are two lines that would intersect but don’t in the drawing and I need to mark …

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## [No keyboard shortcut to exit Visualize Mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-keyboard-shortcut-to-exit-visualize-mode/38056)

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**Author:** [@kabocha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kabocha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/no-keyboard-shortcut-to-exit-visualize-mode/38056 "2025-05-20T16:58:22Z")

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I can create a keyboard shortcut to get into Visualization but I can’t create keyboard shortcut to get back to Modelling Mode. This just brings a slider to choose between Modeling, Visualization and Drawing. Let us …

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