# IGES imports can not be edited

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-imports-can-not-be-edited/1394>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [August 13, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-imports-can-not-be-edited/1394 "2017-08-13T01:56:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gensmenger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19adc/32.png) [@Gensmenger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gensmenger)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-imports-can-not-be-edited/1394/1 "2017-08-13T01:56:07Z")

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I imported some IGES drawings of some parts that I’m working with. I was hoping to modify them by re machining them, it appears currently that Shapr3d does not allow editing of IGES imports.

I was able to modify the IGES imports on my Desktop CAD app and then import into Shapr3D.

Modifying an IGES drawing could be a good thing or a bad thing. Maybe a switch could allow modifications of imported files.

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**Author:** ![Gensmenger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19adc/32.png) [@Gensmenger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gensmenger)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2017, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/iges-imports-can-not-be-edited/1394/3 "2017-08-15T15:26:50Z")

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I now able to edit IGES imports. YIPPEE! I’m importing PVC components from McMaster-Carr website. I’m able to drill holes in a 90 degree 1/2" elbow, and slot the ends.

Use McMaster-Carr for the many available CAD files. For example, If you need any kind of FASTENER in your drawing, don’t draw it, it too much work. Let McMaster-Carr provide the CAD file. It’s FREE.

I was a raw newbie in Shapr3D when I made the first post. Sorry for any confusion.