Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: A quick and easy tool for threads Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: I would expect this feature to allow for a hole to be quickly threaded with just a few taps and specs provided What can’t you achieve without this feature? Currently the only way to create threads would be to import a thread negative and use the subtract tool, or even more cumbersome, to use the helix tool which is an unnecessary complication to something that should be as simple as adding threads to a hole in a body. I would like the ability to tap on a given hole, select the threads I would use such as m6 or 1/4-20 and have threads generated. Is this a workflow blocker for you? Is this why you can’t use Shapr3D for work? Is this slowing you down? This is a feature inventor has and it would be a welcome feature to Shapr3Ds friendly UI

Threads in 2026! Good to hear happy New Years!

Thank you for your response sir. All the best wishes in you folks making Shapr the best CAD (and hopefully someday a CAD component or sister product) program. It is great, just not enough provided to subscribe again. As of right now I think F360 offers more bang for the buck, but I hate most of the workflow. Shapr’s IS better in workflow and GUI. I will keep following the community posts waiting for the day I can happily come back on board fully.

Which 10 new modeling tools were introduced in the first half of 2026?

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-boolean: 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.

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.

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.

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?

is there any plans in 2026 for thread tool?

[image] shaprvision: 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

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

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DanielR November 11, 2026, 11:29pm 158

It’s out

Read the announcement: 26.210 – Introducing the Thread tool, new sketch tools, expanded import support, and workflow improvements

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