# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=61

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## [Question about 'rotate around axis'](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-rotate-around-axis/36174)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/question-about-rotate-around-axis/36174 "2025-01-23T14:47:48Z")

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I used extrude to cut a shape out of a series of ‘ribs’ atop a flat base; the new edges of the ribs are at wacky angles, due to where they intersected with the shape i used to cut through them. I want to make those ed…

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## [Drawings -\> Detail View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-detail-view/36191)

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**Author:** [@rotalumis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rotalumis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-detail-view/36191 "2025-01-23T12:13:53Z")

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I use the Detail View in drawings a lot, a very useful feature. But quite often the dimensions I have to put on the same view are many, it gets quite crowded. Is there a way to make MORE COPIES of the same Detail View??

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## [Ellipse shape to segments](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-shape-to-segments/36079)

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**Author:** [@huib](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/huib)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ellipse-shape-to-segments/36079 "2025-01-23T10:32:23Z")

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Elliptical wooden table leg, 140 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 72 cm high. I would like to divide this oval shape (140 cm x 70 cm, 4 cm thick) into 20 approximately equal segments. I also want to know at which angles the ind…

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## [Grouping items/assemblage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-items-assemblage/30822)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grouping-items-assemblage/30822 "2025-01-23T06:52:44Z")

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Grouping items to allow for movement and re positioning of assemblages. I find this functionality missing terribly. I’ve mentioned it before 2 years ago). It would really enhance the creation process - particularly if gr…

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## [Libraries](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/libraries/25549)

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**Author:** [@Babyyoda777](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Babyyoda777)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/libraries/25549 "2025-01-23T06:51:00Z")

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Fusion supports libraries where you can import a set selection of parts and then turn them into a reuseable library without having to hide/unhide or copy etc. The feature idea I have in mind is that Shapr3D has a device…

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## [What is with Undo?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-with-undo/36180)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-with-undo/36180 "2025-01-23T01:54:47Z")

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What on earth is the Undo undoing? I make a whole bunch of sketch changes, and then I make a mistake and Undo and it undoes the whole lot? With no Redo? What does the Undo undo back to? In the most recent case, I made …

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## [Renaming behavior consistency](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-behavior-consistency/36177)

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**Author:** [@mruseless](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mruseless)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/renaming-behavior-consistency/36177 "2025-01-22T18:24:55Z")

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Please make the renaming behavior consistent between panels. In the Items panel, a click-pause-click will activate text entry mode. In the History panel, you must right-click and choose Rename. The problem that this f…

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## [Loft Issues - cant see whats wrong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issues-cant-see-whats-wrong/36167)

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**Author:** [@karlsyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/karlsyn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-issues-cant-see-whats-wrong/36167 "2025-01-22T18:16:58Z")

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Hi all, I am completely stumped with this. I have read other peoples issues with LOFT on here and checked it against my model and still no joy I have three sketches on 3 levels that I want to transition through. I have…

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## [How can I extrude a mesh whose thickness is 0?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-extrude-a-mesh-whose-thickness-is-0/36157)

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**Author:** [@Badam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Badam)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-extrude-a-mesh-whose-thickness-is-0/36157 "2025-01-22T09:00:19Z")

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I have a mesh imported from STEP. Its thickness is 0. How can I extrude it to make it thick?

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## [Editing an externally uploaded file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-externally-uploaded-file/36164)

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**Author:** [@SkySea53](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SkySea53)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-externally-uploaded-file/36164 "2025-01-22T09:11:07Z")

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I uploaded an stl file, it is a model of an important part, I need to open a hole for it, but since I uploaded it from outside, I think I can’t open a hole after creating a circle, but if I make another drawing, I can op…

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## [Solidworks import axis get shuffled](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-axis-get-shuffled/36163)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solidworks-import-axis-get-shuffled/36163 "2025-01-22T08:44:36Z")

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I don’t know if this is secretly a feature or something but, whenever I import a file from SolidWorks, Shapr3D flips the axis. I can see that Shapr3D uses the same origin, but where SolidWorks Y axis is pointing “up”, Sh…

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## [How do I make this shape using Loft tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-shape-using-loft-tool/36160)

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**Author:** [@Lunabear](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lunabear)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-shape-using-loft-tool/36160 "2025-01-22T07:27:19Z")

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Hi there! I’m new to Shapr3d and cannot to seem to create a solid object using the loft tool. I’ve searched on the forum and found this link. Dealing with complex curvature - #9 by PEC But I’m still having trouble maki…

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## [Flattening 3d models to make 2d patterns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flattening-3d-models-to-make-2d-patterns/36049)

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**Author:** [@Davesnothome](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Davesnothome)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flattening-3d-models-to-make-2d-patterns/36049 "2025-01-21T21:13:42Z")

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Maybe this feature already exists? I would like to create 2d patterns from my 3d models. I work a lot with textiles and it would be useful for me and maybe others in fabrication industries i.e. sheet metal, wood worker…

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## [Project Designer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-designer/34963)

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**Author:** [@rozsadan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rozsadan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/project-designer/34963 "2025-01-21T14:25:23Z")

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Hi Guys, I need a creative product designer to design furniture. If you have the talent or know someone, please let me know, so that I can share the details with you. Thanks, Daniel

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## [Select few faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-few-faces/36143)

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**Author:** [@Krystian\_pikbox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Krystian_pikbox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-few-faces/36143 "2025-01-21T13:20:09Z")

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Dear Shapr3D Team, I have a suggestion regarding selecting surfaces (Faces) in the application. Recently, I explored the nesting feature for CNC, as described in your tutorial here: In connection with this, I often n…

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## [Make a drawing from a dwg (I only need to add dimensions)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-drawing-from-a-dwg-i-only-need-to-add-dimensions/36129)

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**Author:** [@EOL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EOL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-a-drawing-from-a-dwg-i-only-need-to-add-dimensions/36129 "2025-01-21T09:05:32Z")

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Hi! I’ve a question about make a 2d drawing to add measures from a dwg. There is a way to import the dwg and make a drawing to add some dimensions? Without make the 3D volumes, directly from the sketch. Many thanks in…

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## [How to make bolts and nuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-bolts-and-nuts/22840)

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**Author:** [@Car](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Car)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-bolts-and-nuts/22840 "2025-01-21T06:30:05Z")

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Hi, I’m learning 3D modelling, I watch video tutorials, but I don’t see any way to make a functional thread and screw for 3D printing. Is there any function to be able to adapt a M6 or M8 thread without having to count …

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## [Negative space modeling/Boolean operation offset](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/negative-space-modeling-boolean-operation-offset/36133)

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**Author:** [@jomiller48](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jomiller48)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/negative-space-modeling-boolean-operation-offset/36133 "2025-01-20T19:48:13Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Easily create/modify \[non\]interference fitments in more complex models. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: I would like the first iteration t…

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## [What am I doing Wrong?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/36132)

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**Author:** [@Bad\_at\_Cad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bad_at_Cad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/36132 "2025-01-20T19:11:50Z")

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I’m coming from Tinkercad, which I need graduate from. But I can’t seem to get Shapr to do things I need it to do. The other day, I was in sketch mode and drew a circle, and wanted to truncate the top of the circle to …

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## [iPad tutorial](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-tutorial/36094)

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**Author:** [@peter666](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/peter666)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-tutorial/36094 "2025-01-20T16:38:32Z")

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Are there any beginner tutorials that actually show how to use Shapr3D on iPad? I’m really frustrated with this. I’m totally new to 3D design and CAD softwares, with exception of doing a few things in tinkercad. I want t…

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## [Boolean operation failed union](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-union/36099)

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**Author:** [@Occicat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Occicat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/boolean-operation-failed-union/36099 "2025-01-20T16:16:38Z")

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Boolean operation failed when trying to join ( union ) my object back together. It worked once before but not now. Still trying to get used to the tools but the error isn’t helpful. I don’t know how to share what I am w…

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## [Reflections broken with default Acrylic appearance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections-broken-with-default-acrylic-appearance/36125)

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**Author:** [@CerialPhreak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CerialPhreak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reflections-broken-with-default-acrylic-appearance/36125 "2025-01-20T15:36:06Z")

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When the Acrylic appearance is applied to bodies, the material reflects odd surfaces of the model depending on camera angle. Example:

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## [Models gone after utlizing AR View - Mac Os](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/models-gone-after-utlizing-ar-view-mac-os/36105)

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**Author:** [@hhk28](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hhk28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/models-gone-after-utlizing-ar-view-mac-os/36105 "2025-01-20T14:58:11Z")

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Hey, recently I decided to try out the AR feature and isolated by robot so it alone would be selected and not all the previous attempts and parts. I found the link after creating it and sent it to my phone where I used i…

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## [2D drawings - Flatten a cone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-flatten-a-cone/12026)

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**Author:** [@futurefry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/futurefry)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-flatten-a-cone/12026 "2025-01-20T11:19:17Z")

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Hi Shapr3D team, will it be possible to flatten a cone in the 2D-Drawing feature? i.e. to create a pattern for a cone on CNC table (sheet metal)? Dennis

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## [Sketch not moveable](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-moveable/36117)

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**Author:** [@JuergenS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JuergenS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-not-moveable/36117 "2025-01-20T07:51:44Z")

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Hi there! I am a beginner so this question might be easy for most of you… When I make the rectangle sketch I can not move it. Why is that and how can I make it moveable?

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## [Kettle tutorial. Can't change dimensions correctly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettle-tutorial-cant-change-dimensions-correctly/36119)

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**Author:** [@kusnizza](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kusnizza)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kettle-tutorial-cant-change-dimensions-correctly/36119 "2025-01-20T01:04:19Z")

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I’m following a Kettle tutorial, and at the point where the handle is created from a rectangle, after adding circles and removing unnecessary lines, the object gets distorted disproportionately. However, everything works…

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## [Linear Pattern Not On Global Axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-pattern-not-on-global-axis/36108)

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**Author:** [@DylanB](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DylanB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/linear-pattern-not-on-global-axis/36108 "2025-01-20T00:00:34Z")

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Hi All, Wondering if there is a way to pattern a part on an angle that is not 90 degrees on the global axis. Similar to pattern on path in other programs. Am I missing something or is the only way to do to pattern it b…

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## [Left-handed (swap UI) option for desktop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed-swap-ui-option-for-desktop/28994)

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**Author:** [@Bibbinator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bibbinator)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-handed-swap-ui-option-for-desktop/28994 "2025-01-19T22:06:55Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: When you use iPad version in left-handed mode most of the time, it is hard to switch to desktop mode mentally as effici…

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## [Merging History in Isolation Mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-history-in-isolation-mode/32893)

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**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merging-history-in-isolation-mode/32893 "2025-01-19T02:26:27Z")

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Merging History does not appear to work correctly in Isolation mode. I wish to merge and delete sketches via the “Merge Now” button. In Isolation mode, the body associated with the sketch also gets deleted. To make it wo…

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## [Keep body from moving (lock)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-body-from-moving-lock/36097)

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**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/keep-body-from-moving-lock/36097 "2025-01-18T20:09:52Z")

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I have designed an object (a shape) using the axis as its center point. I am now designing another component around that object, but keep accidentally nudging the original body so that it gets shifted off the axis point…

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