# Creating a "stacked" object

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**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 31, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107 "2023-07-31T15:53:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![net4u](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@net4u](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/net4u)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107/1 "2023-07-31T15:53:48Z")

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Hi,

I am new to 3D modelling, and I need to understand how to create a “stacked” object (a “sandwich” like) from several simple (more or less identical or similar) simple objects. Finally, I need to have the ability to 3D print or CNC each of simple objects, the compound is necessary for me for simulation purpose.  
I will provide this example, to make clear what I need.

 ![1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/4/5/45be83fefac054bd861f835abf12932cc1039f8a.jpeg)  
 ![DSC_3769_resize](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/5/e/5edad3f7d586631a1ec3f8f8e8f7498ebfd63163.jpeg)  
 ![DSC_3776_resize](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/3/f/3f22b579b2a0c108a4a0c4014f0f208598de42c3.jpeg)  
At this moment, I can draw only one slice.  
Any help is welcome

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**Author:** ![Yepher](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/yepher/32/8902_2.png) [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107/2 "2023-07-31T17:55:58Z")

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Put each item in its own folder. Then when you export as STL you can flip the option to “Save Each 1st-Level Item Separately”. That will produce a zip file with multiple STL files in it. I am not sure the best way to do that for DXF/SVG exports thought.

To produce the “same” object multiple times just select it and the use the option to “move/rotate” select the “copy” option and then just drag it up to where you want. If they object was in a folder it will produce a new folder for the copied object. You can repeat to make as many copies as you need.

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**Author:** ![net4u](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@net4u](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/net4u)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107/3 "2023-07-31T18:29:13Z")

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thnx. I will try and then come back.

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**Author:** ![net4u](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@net4u](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/net4u)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107/4 "2023-08-01T12:16:51Z")

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Hi,

I was able to draw my object, but I’m still away from the “output” stage. More to learn.  
Now after I have my object “glued”, I have to de glue and put the pieces on a sheet of something.

 ![Sliced_tower_2023-Jul-31_11-31-17PM-000_CustomizedView11151774511](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/3/6/361508e5d7fb80c20f4dd26a1907013210a60b72.jpeg)