Why Shapline?

Projects you can make yourself

Shapline gives you access to digital projects that you can bring to life using your own equipment.

Instead of receiving a ready-made product, you download the files, plans and documents you need to turn your project into reality.

This means you stay in control of:

• the materials you use;
• the colours;
• the components;
• the printing settings;
• the manufacturing quality;
• the pace of production;
• any permitted personal adjustments.

You do more than simply use an object: you take part in creating it.

Quick access to your files

Shapline products are entirely digital.

Once your order has been confirmed, you can access the files under the conditions specified on the website, without waiting for a parcel to be prepared and shipped.

Digital delivery allows you to:

• start your project quickly;
• avoid shipping delays;
• keep your files;
• find your purchases in your personal account;
• use the documents whenever it suits you.

Everything you need for a project in one product

Completing a project may require several types of resources.

Depending on the product you choose, Shapline may provide:

• models for 3D printing;
• plans;
• diagrams;
• technical files;
• a parts list;
• a program or script;
• documentation;
• assembly instructions;
• reference images.

This gives you a consistent foundation for organising and completing your project.

Original creations

The products available on Shapline are developed around technical, functional or decorative ideas.

Our aim is to offer projects that go beyond a collection of individual files and provide real resources for making and experimenting.

Each project may involve several stages:

1. developing the concept;
2. designing the parts;
3. checking dimensions;
4. selecting components;
5. creating the files;
6. carrying out tests;
7. correcting defects;
8. preparing documentation.

This design work is what gives the digital files we offer their value.

An approach for makers and enthusiasts

Shapline is intended for people who want to:

• 3D-print their own objects;
• build electronic assemblies;
• learn by doing;
• discover new projects;
• develop their skills;
• make things locally;
• personalise their creations;
• understand how the things they build work.

Whether you are experienced or simply curious, the information on each product page helps you identify the technical skill level, file formats and equipment required.

The freedom to choose your own equipment

When you buy a digital product, you are not limited to a physical item made from a single material or in a single colour.

Depending on the project, you can choose:

• your 3D printer;
• your filament or resin;
• your colours;
• your electronic components;
• your tools;
• your finishes;
• your manufacturing settings.

This freedom allows you to adapt the finished project to your equipment, preferences and budget.

Make things locally

Digital files can be used at home or with equipment you are legally entitled to access, subject to the applicable licence.

This approach reduces the need to transport finished products over long distances and lets you make your project close to where it will be used.

You can also replace certain parts by printing them again, where the product and its licence allow it.

Documentation designed to support you

Depending on the type of product, Shapline provides useful information to help you understand what is included and what you need beforehand.

This may include:

• included file formats;
• dimensions;
• required software;
• components to obtain;
• main steps;
• safety precautions;
• usage recommendations.

Our aim is to make the product's contents as clear as possible, both before your purchase and while you work on it.

Access your purchases from your account

Your personal account brings together information about your orders.

Depending on the available features, you can:

• find your products;
• view your order history;
• download your files;
• keep your receipts;
• manage your details;
• contact support more easily.

We nevertheless recommend backing up your purchased files to a secure personal storage device.

Respect for creators and copyright

Shapline digital products are the result of design work and are protected by copyright.

By purchasing a product, you directly support the development of new creations.

The standard licence allows you to use the product for personal purposes. It does not permit:

• sharing files;
• publishing them;
• reselling them;
• selling 3D-printed objects;
• commercialising completed projects;
• using code or plans in a product offered for sale;
• removing intellectual property notices.

Respecting these rules helps protect the value of creative work and fund the development of new projects.

Help when you need it

Questions may arise when downloading files, opening an archive or using a file.

The “Help” page brings together answers to the most frequently asked questions.

If your question is not covered there, you can write to us using the form on the “Contact Us” page.

By providing your order number, the product concerned, details of your equipment and any error messages, you help us review your request more efficiently.

More than a download

Choosing Shapline means more than simply buying a file.

It means getting the starting point for something you can understand, build and make work yourself.

It also means supporting an approach based on:

• creativity;
• making things yourself;
• learning;
• independence;
• electronics;
• 3D printing;
• respect for creators' work.

With Shapline, a digital idea becomes a tangible project.