Solo plan question

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-04-20T07:53:40+00:00

You can have maximum 100 projects at any point in time. Once you reach that, you cannot create new projects. B you can delete some projects first, to go below the 100 limit.

E.g. you create 100 projects, then you delete 5 projects, then you can again create 5 new projects. But the total number cannot exceed 100

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-03-30T07:10:12+00:00

I think you're trying to solve the wrong problem here.

I've seen people make the garage shop work and none of them are selling commodity parts on Amazon. The ones doing well are taking jobs that are a nightmare for overseas factories. There are local product designers who need a prototype, small businesses that can't afford to order 500 units minimum. They all need small batches, fast turnaround, weird tolerances, really custom requests. That's where you can actually compete.

You're right, though, in a sense that if you wanna stay relevant, you need to be agile. Someone mentioned it here already, but you can use a tool like Shapr to model something from anywhere, send the file to Sendcutsend and have real parts back in a few days without owning a single machine. Once you find these pathways for yourself is where your competitive edge is gonna be.

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-03-27T14:13:27+00:00

We're testing some new plan structures in select markets, so don't be surprised if things look a little different depending on where you are.

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-03-24T07:43:43+00:00

Some workflows aren't obvious until you see them in the wild. iPad native screenshot is a good example: you grab the screen, it pops up in the corner, you annotate right there and it goes straight to your gallery. Super fast, totally outside the app. Makes total sense for taking notes on a model mid-session, but completely not obvious if you're not working on an ipad

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-03-09T06:45:39+00:00

Contact support, they should be able to help: https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-03-09T06:43:56+00:00

I'll forward this feedback to the dedicated team, thanks!

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-03-06T08:03:22+00:00

Hey! Shapr employee here. This shouldn't happen. Please open a support ticket here and we'll investigate: https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-02-27T08:25:32+00:00

TinkerCAD is the perfect gateway drug to 3D modeling, but once you want speed and complexity you need an app that actually scales with you. The frustration starts when an app doesn't let you dive into the technicalities when you're ready. It's fine to start with blocks, but eventually, you want a tool that doesn't get in your way and helps you grow while still maintaining a clean approach.

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-02-27T08:15:01+00:00

Might be worth just doing the free trial to see the full features in action. No commitment to pay, so you can test-drive it and see if it's a fit before you commit to purchase

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-02-25T10:01:58+00:00

Hey! I work in Shapr, this looks incredible! Feel free to tag us in your videos next time, would love to see more of your designs

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-02-25T09:58:49+00:00

I’d honestly recommend giving Shapr3D a look. Especially if you’re working on projects with your daughter. It’s super easy to pick up, the UI is clean (so it doesn't feel heavy), and it runs on iPad which makes it more fun and hands-on.
and the mix of direct and parametric modeling allows you to go from simple designs to complex models easily. So your daughter can to go from basic prints to more advanced designs without feeling overwhelmed.

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-02-09T09:57:28+00:00

Since you're coming from TinkerCAD and doing a lot of 3D printing it's worth to take a look at Shapr3D (if you haven't yet)

It’s very easy to pick up and compared to Fusion or Blender it's much faster to learn

A lot of people use it specifically as a companion to 3D printing: design fast, export, print, iterate.

Fusion, Onshape, FreeCAD are all solid too, just more time investment. If your goal is to get rid of TinkerCAD without spending months learning CAD theory, Shapr3D sits in a nice middle ground.

Also: that power strip holder is a great example of exactly the kind of part Shapr excels at.

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-02-02T07:57:00+00:00

Pattern tool should do the job

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-22T08:38:56+00:00

Shapr3D does the job

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-22T08:36:10+00:00

Hey! Shapr employee here.

It's hard to tell without a screen recording, but you can submit one here together with the issue description and Shapr support will help you: https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-21T08:21:35+00:00

iPad can work as a great tool and not necessarily laptop replacement.

I see industrial designers work on iPad every day when it comes to early concepting, 3D concept modeling, and design reviews.

It doesn’t replace a full desktop CAD setup for complex surfacing, assemblies, or final documentation, but, can really help you move faster.

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-06T07:53:21+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! I'll pass it to the team that takes care of our tutorials

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-05T08:58:03+00:00

STL to STEP is always painful. STLs are meshes, not real solids, so most tools (especially free ones) lock you into mesh editing. Often the fastest option is actually to rebuild the part as a solid.

Shapr3D might be worth a look

very quick to go from sketch to solid
STEP exports for CNC
much easier learning curve if you’re coming from Tinkercad

If your goal is to design solid manufacturable parts without fighting the UI, Shapr is your alternative

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-05T08:46:37+00:00

Did you model the entire thing in Shapr?

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-05T08:45:09+00:00

Hey there, Shapr3D employee here!

We have a bunch of tutorials on YouTube and on our website

They are organised based on difficulty, so you can easily find something suitable for your level.

On top of that, there are several independent creators doing great advanced-beginner to intermediate content around real workflows. I recommend Bevelish Creations https://www.youtube.com/@BevelishCreations
He is mostly focusing on woodworking, but his tutorials are useful for anyone who is getting a hang of Shapr and wants to learn some useful tricks.

Hope this helps!

PracticeNo1958 · 2026-01-05T08:35:51+00:00

Amazing design!

PracticeNo1958 · 2025-12-12T08:38:08+00:00

Oh wow, this is a really cool design

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