# Modeling Questions

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## [Wrap a sketch to a cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrap-a-sketch-to-a-cylinder/7157)

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**Author:** [@JMIRAND](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JMIRAND)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wrap-a-sketch-to-a-cylinder/7157 "2020-06-14T13:13:36Z")

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Is there a way to wrap these logo to a cylinder?

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## [Will aftermarket / third party Pencils work?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-aftermarket-third-party-pencils-work/7983)

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**Author:** [@halr9000](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/halr9000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-aftermarket-third-party-pencils-work/7983 "2020-06-14T06:11:50Z")

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I just picked up an 11” iPad pro, without a pencil. Looking to save cash and grab a knock-off Apple Pencil (specifically an active stylus) for ~$30, many of which have good reviews. Anyone done this? Will they show up a…

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## [Sketch quibbles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-quibbles/7967)

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**Author:** [@drifkind](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drifkind)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-quibbles/7967 "2020-06-13T07:54:18Z")

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When you project bodies to make sketch lines, shouldn’t the lines be locked? I think so. You can’t lock the diameter of a circle unless you give it a dimension (or constraint). That means if you lock all of a sketch bef…

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## [How do I create a slope?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-slope/7963)

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**Author:** [@olivia\_law](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olivia_law)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-slope/7963 "2020-06-13T06:34:03Z")

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I’m very new to all this so sorry to be a bother, but could anyone help me with creating a slope from the top shape to the middle? I’m trying to create a Diamond model to reference when I draw but I’m having trouble. I’m…

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## [Extrude a floor plan vertically to create walls w/o generating a volume](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-a-floor-plan-vertically-to-create-walls-w-o-generating-a-volume/7966)

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**Author:** [@petran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/petran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-a-floor-plan-vertically-to-create-walls-w-o-generating-a-volume/7966 "2020-06-12T20:14:46Z")

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Hi, I am a new and unexperienced Shapr3D user. I would like to generate a model of the first storey of a building. This model should consist of plane surface elements representing wall sections and floor and ceiling, i…

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## [View cube settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-cube-settings/7883)

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**Author:** [@Will](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Will)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/view-cube-settings/7883 "2020-06-12T19:55:13Z")

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New to program and need some help. I would like to change the x axis to go right and the y axis to go from origin to back and z axis to stay the same to match up with my settings in fusion360 and design spark mechanical.…

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## [Spline Problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-problem/7951)

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**Author:** [@mhek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-problem/7951 "2020-06-11T16:03:24Z")

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I have 4 cylinders created that I would like to extend the 4 bottom .5 diameter tubes to the four sketched circles below. It can’t be extended in a straight line but needs to have a gentle curve. What is the easiest wa…

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## [Import cad dwg or dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-cad-dwg-or-dxf/7943)

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**Author:** [@Ebrahimdien](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ebrahimdien)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 9:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-cad-dwg-or-dxf/7943 "2020-06-11T09:35:54Z")

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i have imported dxf and dwg (autocad 2020) file in the shapr3d platform, nothing shows, must the cad files be reduced to one layer? are there any further settings that need to be considered? regards ebrahim

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## [Show radius of a hole in a body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-radius-of-a-hole-in-a-body/7932)

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**Author:** [@nmckaskle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nmckaskle)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/show-radius-of-a-hole-in-a-body/7932 "2020-06-11T00:38:35Z")

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I could swear that I used to be able to see the radius or diameter of a given extrusion or a hole I made in a body. For example I’m tapping the edge of this hole and I should be able to see a radius but it looks like ins…

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## [Equidistantly spacing a cylinder between 2 posts/bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equidistantly-spacing-a-cylinder-between-2-posts-bodies/7927)

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**Author:** [@bruck](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bruck)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equidistantly-spacing-a-cylinder-between-2-posts-bodies/7927 "2020-06-10T17:08:48Z")

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I’m new to a lot of this, so please forgive me if this is a very basic question caused by user error. I have a cylinder suspended between 2 identical bodies. I’d like the cylinder to intersect evenly with the 2 bodies.…

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## [Can the sketch be layered?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-the-sketch-be-layered/7916)

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**Author:** [@Aphisitkt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aphisitkt)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-the-sketch-be-layered/7916 "2020-06-10T15:54:01Z")

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Sketch 2d it’s ez then 3d i need layer for sketch i am free user

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## [measurement of the angle between planes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-of-the-angle-between-planes/7924)

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**Author:** [@Dim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-of-the-angle-between-planes/7924 "2020-06-10T15:35:19Z")

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how can there be such an angle?

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## [Feature Requests](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests/6564)

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**Author:** [@rb1003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rb1003)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests/6564 "2020-06-09T22:04:12Z")

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Hi I recently took the plunge and paid for the year subscription.The app is generally very good and I’m really enjoying it but there’s some features I think the app would really benefit from: Soft mod brush or a brus…

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## [Create body from absence?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-body-from-absence/7899)

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**Author:** [@nmckaskle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nmckaskle)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-body-from-absence/7899 "2020-06-09T19:21:24Z")

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I subtracted from my original body to create a hole. What I want to do is create a separate body that fits into this slot. I think the screenshot will better explain what I mean because I never know the right terminology…

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## [Export to DXF help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-dxf-help/7917)

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**Author:** [@Rakovcan1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rakovcan1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-dxf-help/7917 "2020-06-09T10:50:26Z")

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Hello guys I need help with export to DXF. I did 3D model for my friend and I don’t know what is proper way to export to dxf. Can anybody help me? I have no experience with dxf. Specially with part I painted red https…

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## [Viewing designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-designs/7908)

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**Author:** [@Bradd1015](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bradd1015)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-designs/7908 "2020-06-08T19:22:27Z")

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I have a woodworking business and I start using your app for designs and loving it. Is there any way I could send my customers a Copy so they can only view it

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## [90 degree snapping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/90-degree-snapping/7819)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/90-degree-snapping/7819 "2020-06-08T00:55:42Z")

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Would like an option to force rotation snaps at 90 degrees by default, vs 5 degrees — often I’m in a design is mostly right angles and find myself having to specify 90 degrees all the time or get precise with pen. A tog…

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## [Decreased quality of low export with new update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decreased-quality-of-low-export-with-new-update/2945)

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**Author:** [@Mirko1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mirko1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decreased-quality-of-low-export-with-new-update/2945 "2020-06-08T00:52:38Z")

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## [Hate to ask but need help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hate-to-ask-but-need-help/7893)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hate-to-ask-but-need-help/7893 "2020-06-07T20:49:26Z")

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Can you recommend a Tutorial for some one that never designed before lol, my son talked me into purchasing and he can go with it like a breeze and I am new at this whole idea never designed at all, , but there are so man…

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## [Numbers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numbers/7889)

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**Author:** [@BananaMan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BananaMan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/numbers/7889 "2020-06-07T11:08:08Z")

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I was looking doing a project of mine and I needed some numbers and letters. I found that there was a file to all the letters but I can find anything for numbers. I would really like a file with 0-9 on it if that would b…

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## [Symmetry tools for modifying already mirrored sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symmetry-tools-for-modifying-already-mirrored-sketch/7861)

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**Author:** [@symonty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/symonty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/symmetry-tools-for-modifying-already-mirrored-sketch/7861 "2020-06-07T05:56:29Z")

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I am wondering if there is any or plan to be any symmetry tools for use with models . Example mirror a sketch extrude it then cut / modify holes in left and right side same distance from constraint axis?

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## [Under transform](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/under-transform/7876)

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**Author:** [@Kidmin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kidmin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/under-transform/7876 "2020-06-06T07:18:19Z")

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Under transform the tutorial inside the app says I should see move rotate scale. My app was downloaded yesterday from the App Store of Apple but mine only shows move rotate. Under this I should see at the top copy that a…

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## [Angle on a ring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-on-a-ring/7878)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-on-a-ring/7878 "2020-06-05T21:47:07Z")

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I had to remake the model from my previous post. Because I altered to size I couldn’t reliably do what I did last time. Is there a way to basically cut a ring on an angle? In this video you see it won’t do it all the wa…

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## [Solved - Aligning and fitting together two parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-and-fitting-together-two-parts/7863)

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**Author:** [@mhek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhek)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solved-aligning-and-fitting-together-two-parts/7863 "2020-06-05T14:01:37Z")

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Update from Shapr3d team: We have just released the new 3d alignment tool feature with the 3.52 app version :partying\_face: This will allow you to simply tap on the body faces to get them snapped together. Simply upda…

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## [Is there a way to shell without losing a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-shell-without-losing-a-face/7868)

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**Author:** [@Lostboys](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lostboys)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-shell-without-losing-a-face/7868 "2020-06-04T14:13:25Z")

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Hi Is there a way to shell without losing a face, ie create a hollow item without using revolve or loft?

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## [ID on complicated model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/id-on-complicated-model/7826)

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**Author:** [@Bizzaro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bizzaro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/id-on-complicated-model/7826 "2020-06-04T12:00:29Z")

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I need to make the inner diameter of this ring smaller but also keep all the triangles proportional. I have no idea how. Everything I have tried hasn’t worked.

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## [Como presentó el plano de mi diseño con medidas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-presento-el-plano-de-mi-diseno-con-medidas/7867)

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**Author:** [@Olbramyar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Olbramyar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/como-presento-el-plano-de-mi-diseno-con-medidas/7867 "2020-06-03T23:47:09Z")

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Hola no puedo poner las medidas del diseño

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## [Referencing groups](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referencing-groups/7860)

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**Author:** [@Peerke](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peerke)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/referencing-groups/7860 "2020-06-03T12:45:52Z")

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is there a way to template/reference a group? by that i mean to lock an entire body or sketches as to not accidentally move/edit them but still have them in the workspace. ideally i would have an object in space comple…

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## [Hyperbolic Paraboloid Shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hyperbolic-paraboloid-shape/7833)

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**Author:** [@nmckaskle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nmckaskle)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hyperbolic-paraboloid-shape/7833 "2020-06-02T19:45:03Z")

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I bought the Shapr3D subscription, even the iPad itself because I wanted to design an idea I had for a medical device. So far the program has been perfect for this. It turns out that I need to create a pringle shaped hyp…

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## [Attachable and Detachable Parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/attachable-and-detachable-parts/7834)

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**Author:** [@nmckaskle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nmckaskle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/attachable-and-detachable-parts/7834 "2020-05-30T16:01:00Z")

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I need to draw interconnecting pieces that could be attached and detached like any other plastic device out there. Snap on pieces basically. Not sure what the technical name for these things are. Is there a good tutorial…

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