# Editing an existing STL file

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-existing-stl-file/26092>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [May 31, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-existing-stl-file/26092 "2023-05-31T22:12:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-an-existing-stl-file/26092/1 "2023-05-31T22:12:51Z")

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I am a new Shapr3d user. Before attempting to make a new design I thought I might take an existing STL file I have purchased and carved on my CNC many times and simply change some of the characteristics of it. For instance, the design is for a spoon which I want to deepen the cup end and perhaps reshape the handle a bit. Is this possible using Shapr3d and is it more trouble than starting a new design altogether? Appreciate any comments.