# Assemblies and individual components

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-and-individual-components/24010>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [February 8, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-and-individual-components/24010 "2023-02-08T10:04:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![finn071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3be4f8/32.png) [@finn071](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/finn071)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-and-individual-components/24010/1 "2023-02-08T10:04:31Z")

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Hi everyone,

I’m very new to Shapr3D and I am looking for some advice. I am a teacher of Graphic communication and stumbled across the app in the last few weeks and I think it is a great alternative to what we already use (Inventor).

However, there are a few things I am wondering if can be done.  
. With Inventor, we create each part individually, assemble it, then create individual production drawing of each component - can this be done in Shapr?  
. Can more than on components be put on the same page?  
. Can it be set so that production drawings are in third angle projection?  
. Can it be set up to do animations?

Sorry if these have been answered before, but would appreciate any advice!

Cheers,  
Anthony

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-and-individual-components/24010/2 "2023-02-08T14:49:06Z")

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Hello Anthony

I have given a few classes on 3D printing to a local University, and introduced Shapr3D to the students.

I also produce custom fabrication of components using Shapr3D by fabricating the components myself, of sending out drawings. The drawing capabilities keep growing with features.

Animation is not yet a feature, however there is a pseudo work around. I disassemble the assembly, and then record the screen, while going backwards with the undo command. This creates an “animation” for the assembly. I’m attaching a short video as an example.

[https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/1/c/1c7c5354420ee0be64d000e6f23efc9692425a0d.MOV](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/1/c/1c7c5354420ee0be64d000e6f23efc9692425a0d.MOV)

Best regards

McD