# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=51

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## [Object won't move](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-wont-move/37088)

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**Author:** [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/object-wont-move/37088 "2025-03-20T01:36:59Z")

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I need to move the object to contact the objet below it but when I try and move it the arrows and dot that normally would move the arrows moves to the object doesn’t. My SHapr3D is updated to newest version. BTW The new …

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## [Moving Vectors from Aspires to Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-vectors-from-aspires-to-shapr3d/37054)

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**Author:** [@Scotaidh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scotaidh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-vectors-from-aspires-to-shapr3d/37054 "2025-03-20T00:40:04Z")

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New to Shapr3D, but am really enjoying the workflow! I design and build bass guitars and primarily use Vectric Aspire to design and build with. There are some limitations on the 3D modelling side that I am hoping to us…

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## [Export Bug: Objects that have a \* in the Name are not exported](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-bug-objects-that-have-a-in-the-name-are-not-exported/25807)

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**Author:** [@21Suspect](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/21Suspect)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-bug-objects-that-have-a-in-the-name-are-not-exported/25807 "2025-03-19T20:33:06Z")

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Hello, Today I was exporting my House from Shapr3D as a ZIP File with all my Objects (Windows ,Doors, Roof… ) as OBJs. When I Unzipped the folder on my PC and dragged all the files into Blender I noticed some parts of m…

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## [Copy/Duplicate](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-duplicate/1194)

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**Author:** [@GeraldVowles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeraldVowles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-duplicate/1194 "2025-03-19T17:13:45Z")

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Hello. I have a few questions. I'm just beginning the learning curve on the pro version so still making a lot of mistakes. - Is there a way to copy sketches from one workspace to another? - Is there a way to duplicate a …

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## [Is there a wy to unlock all points of a sketch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wy-to-unlock-all-points-of-a-sketch/37098)

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**Author:** [@ecreatures](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ecreatures)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-wy-to-unlock-all-points-of-a-sketch/37098 "2025-03-19T15:24:08Z")

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I’m trying to move a quite simple sketch and got the warning locked points can’t be moved. I have like 8 points and go unlock each one and still cannot move my sketch with the same message. Before I turn mad, is it pos…

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## [Very slow scaled drawing creation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-scaled-drawing-creation/37101)

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**Author:** [@shapr\_user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr_user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/very-slow-scaled-drawing-creation/37101 "2025-03-19T11:31:55Z")

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I am creating scaled 2d drawings in the standard 4 views but the app seems to spin for hours.Can anyone help as to why this is taking so long? I really cant tell if it is crashing or not as there is no real feedback beyo…

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## [Group Selection with one click from viewport](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-selection-with-one-click-from-viewport/37099)

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**Author:** [@luiscrsousa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luiscrsousa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-selection-with-one-click-from-viewport/37099 "2025-03-19T09:04:40Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When making groups of parts in folders we need to find that particular folder in the Items list to be able to select that group. It would be much better to be able to select the…

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## [Importing Vectors from PDF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vectors-from-pdf/37096)

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**Author:** [@Scotaidh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scotaidh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-vectors-from-pdf/37096 "2025-03-19T05:36:34Z")

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I am trying to import a PDF that I exported from Vectric Aspire. It is the shape of a bass guitar body. When I import it, I see the full background and I cannot select the vectors. I believe I am doing something wrong …

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## [CAM software not recognising exported DXF file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-software-not-recognising-exported-dxf-file/26729)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cam-software-not-recognising-exported-dxf-file/26729 "2025-03-19T02:27:18Z")

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I exported a very simple file in DXF format. However my CAM software says the file is empty, or contains items it can’t read (see first screenshot). However, if I export the same file to Sketchup, and re-export it a…

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## [Login without wifi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-without-wifi/21527)

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**Author:** [@Cdmd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdmd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/login-without-wifi/21527 "2025-03-18T23:06:43Z")

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Is there a way to login without using a browser? What happens if there is no wifi? For instance trying to work while flying.

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## [Variable names autocomplete and case insensitive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-names-autocomplete-and-case-insensitive/37083)

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**Author:** [@Bowlerman72](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bowlerman72)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variable-names-autocomplete-and-case-insensitive/37083 "2025-03-18T13:40:37Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: You either need to write the complete name of the variable or select it in a list which can be a lot of clicking and wr…

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## [Update subscription from monthly to yearly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-subscription-from-monthly-to-yearly/37090)

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**Author:** [@ekelrock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekelrock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/update-subscription-from-monthly-to-yearly/37090 "2025-03-18T20:29:36Z")

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Hi all – I’m looking to change my monthly subscription to a yearly plan but I’ve searched my website account settings, app account settings, help pages, and forum with no luck. The only community post I found was this o…

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## [Why is my file laggy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-file-laggy/37082)

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**Author:** [@MarMar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarMar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-my-file-laggy/37082 "2025-03-18T19:05:35Z")

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i thought the speed and calculations of the file are affected by ram, and my ram is 32gb ddr5 so it should be very fast and i dont ahve any other background apps open. My file is fairly simple so im confused on why it’s …

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## [Can not view from certain angles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-view-from-certain-angles/37087)

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**Author:** [@Kilt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kilt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-not-view-from-certain-angles/37087 "2025-03-18T16:11:16Z")

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I cannot view images from certain angles. I cannot included a video as I am still a new user. (YouTube link below) Actions taken front view rotate 90 clockwise tilt to look at the new top. (left side) View automatica…

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## [Zoom when rotating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-when-rotating/37085)

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**Author:** [@Kilt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kilt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-when-rotating/37085 "2025-03-18T15:39:44Z")

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Good morning, Brand new to Shapr3D and I am having two issues. The first is that anytime I rotated and image, the image zooms in. If I rotate just 3 or 4 times it gets so close that I cannot see it. Choosing some rand…

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## [AR Does Not working on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-does-not-working-on-ipad/37080)

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**Author:** [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-does-not-working-on-ipad/37080 "2025-03-18T12:58:27Z")

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I am using an iPad and cannot get AR to work. I even tried a very simple 1’x1’x1’ cube and still will never show up in scene. Is this a known issue wiht Shapr3d and iPad?

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## [Bug for entering dimensions/expressions etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-for-entering-dimensions-expressions-etc/37046)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bug-for-entering-dimensions-expressions-etc/37046 "2025-03-16T00:39:42Z")

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When selecting something to enter a value, the measurements/popup, is very often in the way requiring an awkward one hand to raise is to enter value as zero and decimal point is hidden What is that long bar for at th…

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## [Moving and rotating to the same plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-rotating-to-the-same-plane/37075)

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**Author:** [@MarMar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarMar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-and-rotating-to-the-same-plane/37075 "2025-03-18T10:39:52Z")

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im trying to rotate an image by 90 degrees to be land scape on a tilted surface but the move tool doesnt corospond to the tilted surface

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## [5.820 - Enhanced selection visibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-820-enhanced-selection-visibility/36968)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-820-enhanced-selection-visibility/36968 "2025-03-18T10:20:23Z")

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This release brings a simple but useful update for selection. Improved: Selected items now remain visible through overlapping bodies, making selections more precise and navigation smoother in complex designs. Try it…

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## [Selecting an item = scrolling forever to find the item](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-an-item-scrolling-forever-to-find-the-item/37045)

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**Author:** [@Aquariumsetc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aquariumsetc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-an-item-scrolling-forever-to-find-the-item/37045 "2025-03-18T07:50:55Z")

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Items selected are displayed in the item list rather than having to scroll to find them The problem that this feature will solve: If you select an object or a few to hide them for example, once selected, you have to sc…

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## [High Resolution .PNG export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-resolution-png-export/5582)

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**Author:** [@cropyright](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cropyright)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/high-resolution-png-export/5582 "2025-03-18T01:52:44Z")

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Hi, I’m wondering if there is an high resolution PNG export option. The normal “screenshot .png”-export option it offers has low DPI. How do I increase the resolution of the screenshot. Or is there an alternative for h…

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## [Parametric Thread Generator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-thread-generator/37016)

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**Author:** [@GroMark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GroMark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-thread-generator/37016 "2025-03-18T00:27:32Z")

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Hey, fellow Shapr3d users, Here is a thread Generator I created, since I saw many users requesting this. I got inspired by the Gear Generator, which proved to be very useful, thanks again, @PEC! If you have any ideas o…

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## [(Sketch) How can I select the endpoint which I want to select?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-how-can-i-select-the-endpoint-which-i-want-to-select/37055)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-how-can-i-select-the-endpoint-which-i-want-to-select/37055 "2025-03-17T22:05:28Z")

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In a sketch, two line segments intersect at one end of each, and I am trying to select an endpoint of one segment to change the length of it. However, when I try to select an endpoint, only the endpoint of the other lin…

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## [Overlapping ARC Bug](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-arc-bug/37048)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/overlapping-arc-bug/37048 "2025-03-17T20:37:52Z")

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On windows arc degree is below the drag arrows, this is the way it shows up by default. I checked it on 2 different windows machine (win 10 & 11) so I can’t type in Degrees. Doesn’t happen in iPad or Mac.

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## [Performance Issues with Latest Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-with-latest-update/37064)

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**Author:** [@ryleylamarsh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryleylamarsh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/performance-issues-with-latest-update/37064 "2025-03-17T19:46:43Z")

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Has anyone else experienced a major decrease in performance on the iPad and MacOS with the latest update(s). Feels pretty chuggy when moving objects around but not always. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/n…

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## [Extruding not Substracting as it Always did](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-not-substracting-as-it-always-did/36960)

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**Author:** [@thealejandro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thealejandro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-not-substracting-as-it-always-did/36960 "2025-03-17T16:30:59Z")

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I am trying to create a recess in a threaded tube (internal thread). I draw a circle the size of the recess I need in different ways, but none are working as expected. on the objects face on a plane flush with the fac…

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## [How to disable two fingers select objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-two-fingers-select-objects/37058)

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**Author:** [@Kohei](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kohei)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-disable-two-fingers-select-objects/37058 "2025-03-17T09:22:16Z")

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Two fingers select objects, making operation difficult. Can I change this in settings? I have used Shapr3D for about five years since 2020. This morning, I noticed that two fingers now select objects. Was this updated? …

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## [Feature Request: Offset Edge should constrain to original shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-offset-edge-should-constrain-to-original-shape/28088)

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**Author:** [@alexkrush](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexkrush)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-offset-edge-should-constrain-to-original-shape/28088 "2025-03-16T21:32:04Z")

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When testing with offset edge, it looks like it just creates a new shape. But then this shape is fully unconstrained in all dimensions. If I were to adjust the size of the original shape that was offset, then the offset …

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## [Rectangle shrinks symmetrically, expands to a side](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-shrinks-symmetrically-expands-to-a-side/37003)

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**Author:** [@mstas227](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mstas227)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rectangle-shrinks-symmetrically-expands-to-a-side/37003 "2025-03-16T05:24:10Z")

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As you can see here, two consecutive similar actions result in different behaviour. Moreover, changing width in the lower rectangle works correct. Both rectangles are copies. Is there some basic knowledge or steps I am m…

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## [Advice of how to deal will indentations of thin walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-of-how-to-deal-will-indentations-of-thin-walls/37042)

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**Author:** [@naujoks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/naujoks)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-of-how-to-deal-will-indentations-of-thin-walls/37042 "2025-03-15T22:34:38Z")

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I have a hollow object with 1.7mm wall strength. There’s 1.3mm deep patterns indented in those walls, meaning that the walls inside the indented bits are just 0.4mm thick, which leads to holes around those places when d…

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