# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=53

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## [iPad operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-operation/36938)

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**Author:** [@hiro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-operation/36938 "2025-03-11T03:15:23Z")

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The two icons (Show/Hide and Open/Close) are too close, so when I tap with my finger, I touch the wrong icon and often can’t operate as I want. The same thing happens with the Apple pencil. Is it possible to move the fol…

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## [How to export in dxf or pdf file format from sketch or body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-in-dxf-or-pdf-file-format-from-sketch-or-body/36916)

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**Author:** [@Davesnothome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davesnothome)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-export-in-dxf-or-pdf-file-format-from-sketch-or-body/36916 "2025-03-11T02:41:28Z")

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Hi All, I need to create a dxf or pdf file from my sketch or body to send to my laser cutter. I am failing to accomplish this simple task. I sure it is straight forward but I’m not seeing it. Thank you, Dave

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## [Extruding exact number issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-exact-number-issue/36954)

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**Author:** [@Ladyprintzalott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ladyprintzalott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-exact-number-issue/36954 "2025-03-10T23:51:57Z")

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I am in countering an error when I try to extrude. When I begin, I am unable to select the number and put in an exact value, for example 2mm. If I close the project and open it again, it will work for a little bit and st…

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## [Joints](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints/36952)

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**Author:** [@mikebronner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikebronner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/joints/36952 "2025-03-10T21:33:51Z")

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Joints is one of the last big features that are missing for me. I use joints to simulate movement in complex designs, to make sure things move as expected, don’t collided with other parts of the design where not desired,…

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## [Basic Folder Duplication Option within item menu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-folder-duplication-option-within-item-menu/36948)

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**Author:** [@Bru\_swayne](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bru_swayne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-folder-duplication-option-within-item-menu/36948 "2025-03-10T16:14:41Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: The idea is to give a simpler/approachable option for speeding up folder organization for bodies/sketches etc, without having to fine tune your workflow first. I design cabine…

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## [Rounded corners tool for 2D sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounded-corners-tool-for-2d-sketching/28149)

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**Author:** [@Lb1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lb1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounded-corners-tool-for-2d-sketching/28149 "2025-03-10T13:15:17Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently, in Shapr3D, there isn’t a straightforward intuitive way to create rounded corners for sketches, which is an essential design element in many industries. Currently, us…

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## [iPad stuck on tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stuck-on-tutorial/36937)

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**Author:** [@Princess](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Princess)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-stuck-on-tutorial/36937 "2025-03-10T07:29:20Z")

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Hello! I recently downloaded Shaper3D on my iPad 10. I’ve gone through the tutorial but get stuck on step 10 of 10. When I click the visualisation icon nothing gets bought up and I am unable to complete the tutorial. I…

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## [Jewellery](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jewellery/31029)

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**Author:** [@NancyNancy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NancyNancy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jewellery/31029 "2025-03-09T23:40:57Z")

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## [5.810 - Fully-defined sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-810-fully-defined-sketches/36634)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-810-fully-defined-sketches/36634 "2025-03-09T14:06:08Z")

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Refine your sketches with better control and visuals, plus a Webviewer update for easier sharing. New: Now you can fully define and under define sketches by applying dimensional and geometric constraints, giving you co…

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## [Couchtisch: Neue Skizze, Idee/ Coffee Table: New Sketch, Idea](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couchtisch-neue-skizze-idee-coffee-table-new-sketch-idea/36922)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couchtisch-neue-skizze-idee-coffee-table-new-sketch-idea/36922 "2025-03-09T12:41:32Z")

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Today I have a new idea. :grinning\_face: Heute hatte ich eine neue Idee. :grinning\_face: 2025-03-08T23:00:00Z (UTC) Mit freundlichen Grüssen Andreas Desiderius Haudenschild #Schreiner #Woodworker #Wood #Holz

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## [Error on step in History](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-on-step-in-history/36918)

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**Author:** [@alexM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-on-step-in-history/36918 "2025-03-09T03:54:38Z")

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Hi - I am getting an error on one of the steps in the history panel. However, I don’t understand what the problem is, or how to fix it. The error is saying “The edge is no longer in the plane”. I’m not sure which “edge” …

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## [Mitring Bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mitring-bodies/36911)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mitring-bodies/36911 "2025-03-08T22:01:45Z")

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Hi All, Just wondering if there is a quick way of mitering two bodies together. I constantly create metal frames and would love to have an easy way to do so. I have tried: Creating a construction plane at 45 degrees…

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## [Use arrow keys for smooth movement in "visualization mode"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-arrow-keys-for-smooth-movement-in-visualization-mode/36801)

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**Author:** [@EyemJoe](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EyemJoe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/use-arrow-keys-for-smooth-movement-in-visualization-mode/36801 "2025-02-28T21:51:03Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Instead of recording my screen and using the mouse to move the camera in a jittery non smooth motion , the arrow keys will be great for back and forth and side to side smooth mo…

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## [Couchtisch / Coffee table](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couchtisch-coffee-table/36909)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/couchtisch-coffee-table/36909 "2025-03-07T21:52:57Z")

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Macht immer noch Spass :grinning\_face: Still fun :grinning\_face: Und eine neue Version: 2025-03-07T23:00:00Z (UTC) Mit freundlichen Grüssen Andreas Desiderius Haudenschild #Schreiner #Woodworker #Wo…

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## [Egg spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/egg-spiral/36892)

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**Author:** [@ctobia](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctobia)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/egg-spiral/36892 "2025-03-07T15:40:19Z")

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Hi, I don’t know if another user has asked this question. I would like some help in making an egg spiral. Thanks in advance for your help. Kind regards, ctobia

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## [3MF Copyright info during export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3mf-copyright-info-during-export/36901)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3mf-copyright-info-during-export/36901 "2025-03-07T12:09:05Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Clarify ownership when sharing designs directly from Shapr export. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Optional textfields during export accor…

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## [My project won't open. Could you please help me check what's going on?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-project-wont-open-could-you-please-help-me-check-whats-going-on/36896)

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**Author:** [@panweida](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/panweida)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-project-wont-open-could-you-please-help-me-check-whats-going-on/36896 "2025-03-07T08:39:17Z")

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My project won’t open. Could you please help me check what’s going on?

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## [How to edit multiple apertures at the same time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-multiple-apertures-at-the-same-time/36870)

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**Author:** [@ice](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ice)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-multiple-apertures-at-the-same-time/36870 "2025-03-07T07:57:18Z")

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How to edit multiple apertures at the same time, I remember that it was possible in very early versions https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Help with Creating Cutouts for a Cosmetic Travel Case](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-cutouts-for-a-cosmetic-travel-case/36863)

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**Author:** [@jakmaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jakmaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-creating-cutouts-for-a-cosmetic-travel-case/36863 "2025-03-06T18:59:41Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m fairly new to CAD modeling and working on a portable travel case for my cosmetics. The design will consist of two mirrored pieces. I’ve started by creating a base as a simple cube and sketched some out…

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## [Model does not match STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-does-not-match-stl/36878)

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**Author:** [@Widgetman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Widgetman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-does-not-match-stl/36878 "2025-03-06T18:57:04Z")

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I am evaluating the tool for possible usage at a University my Daughter is a Professor at. I did a simple mock up of a rectangle box with two rails inside, and two cutouts on either long side. The 3D view in Shapr3D look…

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## [Schreinerknoten / Carpenter's knots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/schreinerknoten-carpenters-knots/36881)

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**Author:** [@Andreas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/schreinerknoten-carpenters-knots/36881 "2025-03-06T18:48:00Z")

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Macht Spass mit Shaper 3D :grinning: 2025-03-05T23:00:00Z (UTC) Mit freundlichen Grüssen Andreas Desiderius Haudenschild #Schreiner #Woodworker #Wood #Holz

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## [TeamSpace is not available](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teamspace-is-not-available/36880)

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**Author:** [@GoldEnBerg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GoldEnBerg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teamspace-is-not-available/36880 "2025-03-06T17:48:32Z")

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Good day :sun: Please tell me how I can use the teamwork function if I have a subscription through the AppStore. Also, there is no way to pay through the website - it is not available in my country. Maybe a business subs…

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## [Numerical input panel does not appear when tapping distance or angle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numerical-input-panel-does-not-appear-when-tapping-distance-or-angle/36867)

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**Author:** [@Flatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flatman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numerical-input-panel-does-not-appear-when-tapping-distance-or-angle/36867 "2025-03-06T03:49:35Z")

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Once switched to visualization mode, I cannot specify distances or angles numerically for extrusion or movement after returning to modeling mode. If I close the project and reopen it, it restores so that I can enter val…

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## [How to curve an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-an-object/36865)

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**Author:** [@danperex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danperex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-curve-an-object/36865 "2025-03-05T23:45:23Z")

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## [Option To Turn off Chamfer/Fillet Edge Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-turn-off-chamfer-fillet-edge-selection/36859)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-turn-off-chamfer-fillet-edge-selection/36859 "2025-03-05T17:28:31Z")

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Problem: If one is not zoomed in close enough, half the time when using a mouse pointer to select a face, it selects an edge instead and automatically activates Chamfer/Fillet mode. Problem this will solve: If one is …

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## [Can Someone Explain Why the Align Tool Constantly Flips Bodies Instead of Just 'Aligning" Them with the Target?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-the-align-tool-constantly-flips-bodies-instead-of-just-aligning-them-with-the-target/36844)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-the-align-tool-constantly-flips-bodies-instead-of-just-aligning-them-with-the-target/36844 "2025-03-05T16:48:18Z")

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I find the Align tool at best tedious to use as intended, i.e., picking a face on a body and then another target face-- 99.9% of the time, it either flips the body I want to move upside down or backwards or moves it so…

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## [How join the bodies, fails every time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-join-the-bodies-fails-every-time/36840)

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**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-join-the-bodies-fails-every-time/36840 "2025-03-05T16:01:56Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Is ideal loft even possible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-ideal-loft-even-possible/36848)

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**Author:** [@mifopen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mifopen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-ideal-loft-even-possible/36848 "2025-03-05T02:15:49Z")

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As part of my Shapr3D learning journey, I decided to try to recreate some nontrivial shape from scratch. I randomly found a picture of some 3D object and started designing the model. But it seems like I either lack expe…

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## [Revolve in conical shape - create a tapered pipe thread](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-in-conical-shape-create-a-tapered-pipe-thread/36823)

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**Author:** [@JRicardi08](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRicardi08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revolve-in-conical-shape-create-a-tapered-pipe-thread/36823 "2025-03-05T01:15:07Z")

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Hi Team, I am glad to be part of this community. I am very new to using Shapr3D, and I am trying to create a drawing for a tapered pipe thread for some directional drilling tools. I have created the main body; however, w…

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## [Aligning two bodies to share vertices](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-bodies-to-share-vertices/36850)

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**Author:** [@wildyianna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wildyianna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-two-bodies-to-share-vertices/36850 "2025-03-04T23:45:47Z")

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