# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=60

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## [Simplify mesh, project cleanup](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-mesh-project-cleanup/36226)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simplify-mesh-project-cleanup/36226 "2025-01-28T20:58:28Z")

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Hi all, I have the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon printer. In Bambu Studio there is the simplify Mesh function. I can’t tell if it does anything. If it does work then is is so quick. My latest parts were going to take 14+ hours an…

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## [Import, Export .3mf files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-3mf-files/36271)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-export-3mf-files/36271 "2025-01-28T17:36:10Z")

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Hi all, First when I post I have to delete all junk that explains how to post. Is there a way to turn this off so I don’t have to keep deleting all this text before I can post? I see I can Export .3mf files but I still…

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## [Center to origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-to-origin/36261)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/center-to-origin/36261 "2025-01-28T17:35:33Z")

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Hi guys, I would like to ask for adding a button or pop up option for move a body to the origin (or from its center or from a selected point as the align tool does) but being able to choose the origin without moving to …

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## [Extruding a projection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-a-projection/36252)

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**Author:** [@DM2020](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DM2020)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-a-projection/36252 "2025-01-28T14:27:10Z")

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I’ve been trying to extrude a projection in a new project and when I was unable to do so, went back to check in an old project (over a year ago) that worked perfectly well - only to find that one no longer does! Has som…

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## [Kitchen Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kitchen-design/27725)

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**Author:** [@Salih](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Salih)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kitchen-design/27725 "2023-09-04T08:56:09Z")

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## [The handles of the move/rotate tool should be infinitely long lines so that you can make more precise rotations depending on how far away from the center point you grab them](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-handles-of-the-move-rotate-tool-should-be-infinitely-long-lines-so-that-you-can-make-more-precise-rotations-depending-on-how-far-away-from-the-center-point-you-grab-them/36265)

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**Author:** [@normanna](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/normanna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-handles-of-the-move-rotate-tool-should-be-infinitely-long-lines-so-that-you-can-make-more-precise-rotations-depending-on-how-far-away-from-the-center-point-you-grab-them/36265 "2025-01-28T10:19:59Z")

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The handles of the move/rotate tool should be infinitely long lines so that you can make more precise rotations depending on how far you grab them from the center point. The problem: If you want to rotate an object, you…

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## [Toggling Item Visibility - Increased ease-of-operation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggling-item-visibility-increased-ease-of-operation/36181)

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**Author:** [@SmallPotato](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SmallPotato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/toggling-item-visibility-increased-ease-of-operation/36181 "2025-01-27T18:49:37Z")

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Often times I work with complex files that have hundreds of items nested in folders and subfolders, some of which may or may not be created by me. At times I wish to toggle some of them off. Usually I will do that by sel…

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## [Align help, bug, suggestions, changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-help-bug-suggestions-changes/36218)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-help-bug-suggestions-changes/36218 "2025-01-27T14:54:14Z")

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Hi all, I am working on a new design the last couple of weeks. I reported as a possible bug with screen shots to shar3d already. Regarding the align tool. I tried aligning one half of a hing to the other half to lay fla…

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## [Edu License for German University’s?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-for-german-university-s/36254)

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**Author:** [@Tay1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tay1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-for-german-university-s/36254 "2025-01-27T14:07:48Z")

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Hello, I recently heard about Shapr 3d and am fascinated by the program. I am currently studying at a (technical) University in Germany and submitted the Edu License form for students yesterday. My question is, whether…

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## [How can I rotate an inclined sketch plane to horizontal?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-an-inclined-sketch-plane-to-horizontal/36189)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-rotate-an-inclined-sketch-plane-to-horizontal/36189 "2025-01-27T10:43:32Z")

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I have a sketch which is in a plane that is at an odd angle incline (horizontal in one direction, but at an angle in the other direction). I want to rotate the sketch plane so it is horizontal. I can use the measure to…

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## [Measuring change, feature request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-change-feature-request/36236)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-change-feature-request/36236 "2025-01-26T18:12:31Z")

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;This is long but please read. The issue I will describe has been bugging me throughout my design process. See attached screen shots. As you can see a lot of times I want the app to show me the full panel dimensions or …

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## [Copy and Paste Numerals, Dimensions etc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-numerals-dimensions-etc/36230)

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**Author:** [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-and-paste-numerals-dimensions-etc/36230 "2025-01-26T18:23:32Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Copy dimensions and paste them. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Would like to co…

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## [Fill the extruded shape to have solid body for 3D print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-extruded-shape-to-have-solid-body-for-3d-print/36173)

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**Author:** [@Neuron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neuron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fill-the-extruded-shape-to-have-solid-body-for-3d-print/36173 "2025-01-26T03:02:02Z")

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Hi, How can i make a solid shape? For example: I make a shape in sketch and after that I extrude the height for 2 cm, for 3D printing, the extruded inner of the shape is hollowed and I need it to be solid because it wil…

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## [About Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-sketch/36227)

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**Author:** [@Kentarou108](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kentarou108)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-sketch/36227 "2025-01-26T01:36:05Z")

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I noticed that when I delete a sketch, the body associated with it also disappears. Is this a bug? Or can it be changed in the settings? https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be valid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldn-t-be-valid/36212)

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**Author:** [@ERone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ERone)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/operation-failed-because-the-resulting-body-wouldn-t-be-valid/36212 "2025-01-25T20:50:35Z")

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Trying to draw fish details (scales and gill plates) on lofted bodies and although I can make them extrude/fillet sometimes, more often I get the error message: operation failed because the resulting body wouldn’t be val…

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## [LIDAR scanning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar-scanning/7082)

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**Author:** [@Anomononos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Anomononos)\
**Replies:** 72\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lidar-scanning/7082 "2025-01-25T20:06:35Z")

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How do I scan a room as shown on the YouTube video? On the video it has 5 “buttons” on the top left but I have only 4. It looks that the 5th one is the one for scanning. Thank you

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## [Issue with circular pattern extrusions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-circular-pattern-extrusions/36207)

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**Author:** [@JeridHill](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JeridHill)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-circular-pattern-extrusions/36207 "2025-01-25T17:44:33Z")

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I’m having an issue with performing circular extrusions. I start with a section view and make my through hole. I then select the hole and rotate and it makes the extruded holes without issue. I then make my seco…

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## [Project Curve and Prioritise 3D Sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-curve-and-prioritise-3d-sketch/36016)

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**Author:** [@Ampto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ampto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-curve-and-prioritise-3d-sketch/36016 "2025-01-25T16:24:26Z")

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Currently to create a complex loft I need to use several Boolean operations to construct a complex guide curve in 3 dimensions from “pseudo” solid bodies. Here is a boat hull for example I have a side and top sketch …

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## [How to hide the lines created by chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-hide-the-lines-created-by-chamfer/36221)

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**Author:** [@rrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rrong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-hide-the-lines-created-by-chamfer/36221 "2025-01-25T15:42:51Z")

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I created a cabinet leg, is it basically a cylinder shape to start with. I used chamfer function twice to get to the right shape I wanted, so the cylinder has slightly smaller and smoother bottom. However the two chamfer…

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## [Range of blend too large](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/range-of-blend-too-large/36216)

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**Author:** [@Rodrigomd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rodrigomd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/range-of-blend-too-large/36216 "2025-01-25T12:43:49Z")

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I’m learning how to 3d model in shapr and I’m trying to fillet the corners of this object. I could do it in some edges, but not on all of them. I have no idea what to do, could someone help? Here’s my object Thanks

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## [Can't Move Rectangle in Sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-rectangle-in-sketch-mode/36210)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-rectangle-in-sketch-mode/36210 "2025-01-24T21:45:23Z")

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If I use the rectangle tool in sketch mode, and then I want to adjust the position of the rectangle relative to the face that it was drawn on, or i want to extend one side of it-- I am unable to move any of the sides or …

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## [Is it possible to add a variable fillet radius to the Chamfer/filet feature?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-a-variable-fillet-radius-to-the-chamfer-filet-feature/30300)

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**Author:** [@Pinstriper59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pinstriper59)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-a-variable-fillet-radius-to-the-chamfer-filet-feature/30300 "2025-01-24T16:23:47Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: -This feature is standard in my others cad programs. In parts and mold design, we use it many times in part design. Br…

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## [Drawing/sketching spline between planes (flexible tubing)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketching-spline-between-planes-flexible-tubing/35537)

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**Author:** [@NitroSpeed15](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NitroSpeed15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sketching-spline-between-planes-flexible-tubing/35537 "2025-01-24T14:59:31Z")

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Good evening, as my title implies, I’m trying to create a realistic model of an existing fuel line (for the purposes of running CFD simulations). I have tried lofting and sweeping. I’ve seen videos where a spline is dra…

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## [History search, filter and sort feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-search-filter-and-sort-feature/30945)

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**Author:** [@HarrisonDavies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HarrisonDavies)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-search-filter-and-sort-feature/30945 "2025-01-24T13:28:59Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Increase productivity. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Would be much easier to work with history if it has: Search by action name, for…

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## [How to edit a spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-a-spline/36204)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-a-spline/36204 "2025-01-24T07:17:01Z")

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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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## [Symetrical Extrude feature](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symetrical-extrude-feature/30210)

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**Author:** [@Treefrog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Treefrog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symetrical-extrude-feature/30210 "2025-01-24T06:40:26Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Save unnecessary clicking and wasted time. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Hi Team, I tend to design where the sketch is on the origin an…

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## [Different thickness one the same wall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-thickness-one-the-same-wall/36199)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/different-thickness-one-the-same-wall/36199 "2025-01-23T21:13:47Z")

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Hi, I noticed that walls who have been adjusted with the “replace face” tool can present different thickness depending on the side you’re pointing at. Has anyone experience it or better can explain it ?

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## [Draw folded paper lamp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-folded-paper-lamp/35136)

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**Author:** [@Uschi253](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Uschi253)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-folded-paper-lamp/35136 "2025-01-23T17:01:21Z")

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Dear community. I need your help. I have tried to remix some different folded paper lamp-designs without success. I would like to recreate the shape of folded paper like in this lamp: The loft tool has been my tool…

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## [Question Teamspace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-teamspace/36195)

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**Author:** [@Marcel95](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Marcel95)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-teamspace/36195 "2025-01-23T15:21:58Z")

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Dear Sir or Madam, I have a question regarding your Teamspace offering. I work professionally with Shapr3D in the technical department. Now, my CEO and I would like to use the Teamspace. Unfortunately, it is associated …

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## [Constraint Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraint-issue/36178)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/constraint-issue/36178 "2025-01-23T15:16:27Z")

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I have my selection in my sketch, and I can grab a corner and drag it up and down, but if I select the Move tool to move it, it tells me it cannot: Transform failed because sketch constraints couldn’t be solved. …

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