# Thread Tool

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [January 20, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669 "2023-01-20T12:35:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 13\
**Page:** 8

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**Author:** ![tibi\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tibi_shapr3d/32/597_2.png) [@tibi\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tibi_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/142 "2026-07-09T10:52:31Z")

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Here is the full list of our 2026 releases so far, highlighting the most meaningful improvements.

While we are lagging behind on our goal of 10 new modeling tools, we have shipped quite a few improvements to other areas of the product that directly make the modeling workflow more powerful. Looking ahead, our focus for the second half of the year is to significantly accelerate our output on the modeling tools side as well.

26.0

- **Sweep** – Adjust Scale, Orientation, and Twist directly from the Sweep card in History sidebar.

26.10

- **Sketching** – Snap and constrain to distant world axes, even when not on default world planes.
- **Import** – Import multiple Shapr3D projects at once from the Import Projects dialog.
- **Custom Materials Import** – Import .glb files for textured PBR materials into material library.

26.20

- **Screenshot with Resolution** – Choose Actual, Double, Full HD, 4K, or 8K output.

26.30

- **Wrap & Emboss** – New tool for wrapping sketches around cylindrical and conical surfaces.
- **Section View** – Ortho View toggle shows cross-section and visible edges; Saved Views preserve Section View state.
- **Import Options** – Advanced preferences for SolidWorks, STEP, IGES, CATIA, and Solid Edge imports.

26.40

- **New Materials** – Painted ash, cork, oak, and matte car paint.

26.50

- **Section View** – Section Only mode to isolate cross-sections; 2D view with Normal to Section realignment.

26.60

- **Custom Materials from Images** – Import .png and .jpeg files as color textures.

26.70

- **Wireframe** – Silhouettes in Wireframe mode and around Section View capping polygons.

26.80

- **Decals** – Import .png and .jpeg images to place logos and labels directly on model surfaces.
- **Selections** – Always rendered on top of geometry; direct selection of sketches displayed over models.
- **Saved**  **Views** – Now also capture 2D Section View and Section Only toggle states.

26.90

- **X-Ray mode** – New display mode to inspect internal geometry with an Opacity slider.
- **Construction Tools** – Moved to dedicated Construct menu; Adaptive UI suggests construction options; more precise alignment with notable points highlighted in purple.

26.100

- **Revolve – Auto-boolea** n: automatically join, subtract, intersect, or create new body during revolve.
- **Wireframe / Section View** – Toggle hidden edges visibility on or off.

26.110

- **Construction**  **Tools** – Construction planes and axes can now be created on imported STL meshes.
- **New**  **Materials** – Brick, MDF, oak strip and herringbone flooring, and Douglas fir end-grain.

26.120

- **Prusa**  **Slicer**  **Integration** – Export directly to EasyPrint or PrusaSlicer from the Export menu.
- **Folder**  **search** – Folders now appear in Dashboard search results alongside projects.

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**Author:** ![shaprvision](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@shaprvision](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shaprvision)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/143 "2026-07-12T04:29:41Z")

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That’s an impressive list and I do find some of them useful. I’m actually relieved that the 10 new tools aren’t here yet. I was afraid that the meaning of new was a stretch.

Eagerly awaiting alignment and assembly features.

Although I don’t need the thread tool as much it does appear to be a highly desired feature.

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**Author:** ![jsblackburn.001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@jsblackburn.001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jsblackburn.001)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/144 "2026-07-21T21:08:59Z")

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I’ve recently been evaluating Shapr3D and only yesterday discovered that there is no simple thread generating mechanism, or library of industry standard threads. Unfortunately this is a requirement for any type of professional use. I understand the workarounds (McMaster-Carr download) but its too kludgy. It appears that this has been a requested feature for several years and the lack of this capability in my use case makes its a complete non-starter.

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**Author:** ![joni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3d9bf3/32.png) [@joni](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joni)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/145 "2026-08-18T09:43:18Z")

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We’re now in the second half of 2026, and this feature has garnered the second most views of all time, which suggests it’s highly anticipated. Could you please share a more detailed update on when it will be available or if we can still expect it to be released within 2026?

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**Author:** ![Armando](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Armando](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Armando)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/146 "2026-08-18T11:01:39Z")

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is there any plans in 2026 for thread tool?

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**Author:** ![danno11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/147 "2026-08-18T14:30:30Z")

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> [@shaprvision](#):
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> Eagerly awaiting alignment and assembly features.

I have also been waiting for many years for the “Assembly Mode” and Alignment and Assembly features". I am starting to wonder if we will ever get it.

Thank you

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**Author:** ![sanhoxd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@sanhoxd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sanhoxd)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/148 "2026-08-25T20:42:11Z")

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is there any plans in 2026 for thread tool?  
It is a big blocker for my projects

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**Author:** ![geobrewer66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@geobrewer66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/geobrewer66)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/149 "2026-09-11T01:12:07Z")

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Bro we need to model threads. I don’t know if you have been paying any attention but more and more designers are turning to shapr3d for modeling 3D printable models. We are kicking and screaming for features that overpriced fusion already offers. What good are annotations? Are the annotations printable? Yeah I didn’t think so. Pay attention to your growing customer base. Thousands of us in all the groups I am in want a thread tool. I have a 3D guide service discord with a couple thousand members. They would easily jump to shapr from fusion if you got the thread and texture tool. Your price point is incredible. The ease of use and learning curve is better too. Step up to the plate. Quit being complacent.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/150 "2026-09-12T17:01:05Z")

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Keeping pressure on the management is good. 😉

You mention price. If they add all the features that Fusion has would you expect that price point not to change?

A reasonable question is what separates Shapr from Fusion? Significant difference for me is ease of use IMO.

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**Author:** ![Yepher](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/yepher/32/8902_2.png) [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/151 "2026-09-14T20:59:29Z")

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Like many apps and businesses I am expecting an explosion of CAD apps and many, many more features in the very near future. I also expect the cost of good CAD apps are getting ready to drop substantially for the hobby or small scale users.

I love Shapr3D. CAD kernels used to extremely hard to make… Now you can make a good one in a few weeks.

I’ve seen some really great examples recently of some amazing advancements for CAD tools.

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**Author:** ![geobrewer66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@geobrewer66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/geobrewer66)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/152 "2026-09-15T07:23:18Z")

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Still waiting on the wrap/emboss tool. Looks like you guys said you added it but I still dont see it.

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**Author:** ![geobrewer66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@geobrewer66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/geobrewer66)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/153 "2026-09-15T07:24:10Z")

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Still not seeing wireframe or the wrap/emboss tool.

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**Author:** ![tibi\_test](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@tibi\_test](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tibi_test)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/154 "2026-09-15T07:41:59Z")

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Which version you are on? It’s live since the beginning of the year.

 ![Screenshot 2026-09-15 at 9.41.13](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/2/8/28cad31aff26fc8155a9319b7ee27f425af525ff.jpeg)

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