# Pattern Along Path / Follow Curve — Is it supported in Shapr3D?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-path-follow-curve-is-it-supported-in-shapr3d/40032>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [December 22, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-path-follow-curve-is-it-supported-in-shapr3d/40032 "2025-12-22T20:25:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![KrissGrab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ac8455/32.png) [@KrissGrab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KrissGrab)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-path-follow-curve-is-it-supported-in-shapr3d/40032/1 "2025-12-22T20:25:27Z")

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently using Shapr3D on iPad (and also checked on Mac) and I’m trying to find a feature similar to a “Follow Path / Pattern Along Path” (i.e., duplicating a body or feature along a curve/spline, with the instances rotating/orienting tangentially to the path).

I’ve searched through the Pattern tools and the menus pretty thoroughly and I’m almost certain this isn’t available (I only see linear and circular patterns), but I wanted to ask here to confirm, maybe I’m missing something or there’s a recommended workflow/workaround..

I really like the app and the UI/UX is excellent. I’m on the trial right now and I’d happily buy the full version because the workflow feels great. However, if there’s no “pattern along path / follow curve” option, that’s unfortunately a deal-breaker for my use case and I’ll have to keep looking for another solution.

Does Shapr3D support this feature today (on iPad or Mac)? If not, is it on the roadmap, or is there a reliable workaround you’d recommend?

Thanks

[https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new)

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**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-path-follow-curve-is-it-supported-in-shapr3d/40032/2 "2025-12-22T20:35:37Z")

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> [@KrissGrab](#):
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> Does Shapr3D support this feature today (on iPad or Mac)?

No.

> [@KrissGrab](#):
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> If not, is it on the roadmap

Probably next year.

> [@Thread Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/123):
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> Thanks for letting me know. I thought we were still independent, I guess I’ll need to look into our shareholders book. Siemens is a nice company, I’m sure that we’ll get along well with them. Threads are coming next year. 2026 we are adding many more mechanical related features, like: threads (rendered and geometric threads) holes components, assemblies other additions to the core modeling workflow Unfortunately due to the accumulation of technical debt over the years, we had to slow down d…

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pattern-along-path-follow-curve-is-it-supported-in-shapr3d/40032/3 "2025-12-23T00:07:38Z")

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> [@Xdrakosha](#):
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> Probably next year.

Pattern Along a Path next year! Sweet! I much prefer this over threads.