# Drawings are automatic merged!

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [September 29, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634 "2022-09-29T14:21:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
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**Author:** ![mkrlks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@mkrlks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkrlks)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/1 "2022-09-29T14:21:43Z")

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Hello ! I normally draw mulitpe line or polyline before make polygone or 3d shape but  
when I draw multiple shape when any line or corner meets it combined automatically. I want select separate shape eventhough its overlapped how can I solve this? any solution?

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**Author:** ![Loki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/loki/32/18768_2.png) [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/2 "2022-09-29T15:17:14Z")

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Hey there!

This has _probably_ something to do with your constraints settings. As you certainly know, constraints are a fundamental part of sketching.

There are two different places to access constraints settings: the top left cog icon (defaults) after selecting, and a much more detailed one in the lower corner under the magnet icon.

Make sure that you toggle only what you need and want. If you don’t, you can always turn on and off any constraints, locked and/or connected points/lines/arcs. **Make use of “construction sketches** (reference sketches not interfering) and actual sketches. Careful constraints planning is not going to waste your time, trust me.

Try toggling on and off what you need or not.  
If the problem persists, I’d recommend opening a CS ticket.

Cheers

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**Author:** ![Sebestyen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/sebestyen/32/13022_2.png) [@Sebestyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sebestyen)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/3 "2022-09-30T07:23:41Z")

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Hey! @Loki is right, this selection is unified due to the two rectangles are constrained together.

To select the two rectangles separately, try deleting the constraint connecting them together like this:

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**Author:** ![Loki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/loki/32/18768_2.png) [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/4 "2022-09-30T08:02:57Z")

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@Sebestyen Thanks!  
I thought about uploading a video as well, but constraints are straightforward and easy to understand.  
Glad you posted a video though!  
Now I wonder if I’m lazy, tired or mischievous 😈

Hey, there are very detailed tutorials about 2D sketching and constraints. Why is (almost) everyone skipping/ignoring/overlooking them?

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**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/5 "2022-09-30T08:40:14Z")

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I think it’s partly to the nature of Sharp. Since it’s a direct modelling tool, changing the sketch once the 3D body is created, has no effect on the body. Therefore many users don’t really do detailed sketches, just modify the 3D bodies as they see fit, and generate manufacturing drawings from the body later.

We also have many users who don’t have CAD background, so they might not be familiar with the concept of constrained sketches, and in many cases, they simply don’t need it.

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**Author:** ![mkrlks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@mkrlks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkrlks)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/6 "2022-09-30T10:21:41Z")

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> [@Loki](#):
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> [@Loki](#):
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> what

appriceiated!

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**Author:** ![mkrlks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@mkrlks](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mkrlks)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/7 "2022-09-30T10:21:57Z")

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thanks a lot!!

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**Author:** ![Loki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/loki/32/18768_2.png) [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/8 "2022-09-30T11:37:41Z")

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Sure, people have all kinds of backgrounds!  
Direct modeling is indeed very different from other techniques regarding the order of steps/stages, how 2D interacts with 3D, and the opposite …

Better a great sketch than a shape “lacking elegance”, but I understand. We all have our workflows and preferences, no matter how experienced/skilled we are. Plus this forum is for each other to share tips and tricks!

Just gotta say that a few months ago, I was only using drag drop for almost every solid/polysurface… then curiosity didn’t kill the cat and got me into constraints and “sketch-based”. Having different techniques in my toolbox is a definite plus.

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**Author:** ![Loki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/loki/32/18768_2.png) [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-are-automatic-merged/21634/9 "2022-09-30T11:39:00Z")

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Issue solved, then?

If yes, that’s great!