# How would I create this shape?

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**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 15, 2019, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534 "2019-04-15T05:48:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![goodnews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@goodnews](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/goodnews)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 5:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/1 "2019-04-15T05:48:23Z")

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Hello! I’m making the transition to direct modeling and I’m having a tough time figuring out what the best workflow would be for creating the cutout in this shape. Any ideas? Thanks!

![image](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/0/0e783926dcd4c7fce72db2a58764bc622360cf7a.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![ricko3k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ac91a4/32.png) [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/2 "2019-04-15T08:58:54Z")

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Try creating the opposite form, like a “Punch”, in two pieces in the same plane. Bring them together and “Pivot” them at the required angle. Merge the form into a blank object and “Subtract”. The remaining shape being the form you want.

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**Author:** ![tommyn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tommyn/32/1714_2.png) [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/3 "2019-04-15T13:36:23Z")

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You might start with a basic block shape in two planes and push down the depressed part and chamfer for the sides. And go from there…

Best,

Tommy

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**Author:** ![goodnews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@goodnews](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/goodnews)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/4 "2019-04-16T04:14:45Z")

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Thanks for the tips! I’ll give both a shot.

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/5 "2019-04-19T00:47:57Z")

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Goodnews,  
Have you figured out how to create that shape? If yes, great.  
If not, I have good news. I’ve got a working version similar to ricko3k’s suggestion.  
Let me know if you’d like a short video.  
-Mike

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**Author:** ![goodnews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@goodnews](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/goodnews)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/6 "2019-04-19T01:02:01Z")

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I feel like I hacked something together but I would love a video! Thank you @TigerMike!

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/7 "2019-04-19T01:10:48Z")

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Goodnews,

Here is a Q&D video where I just stepped thru a bunch of “redo’s”. Essentially I made 2 bodies. Recessed the centers. Made the bevels. Angled the bodies by 1/2 the total angle for each. Translated them together. Angled one body. Did a Union. Done.  
Let me know if you need further clarification.  
-Mike

[https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/3/3eba82cc821dc71c81360231de4ca078540f98d6.mp4](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/3/3eba82cc821dc71c81360231de4ca078540f98d6.mp4)

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**Author:** ![goodnews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@goodnews](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/goodnews)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-would-i-create-this-shape/4534/8 "2019-04-19T15:11:45Z")

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Thank you so much, @TigerMike! That was very helpful. Videos like that always unlock a big chunk of new skills for me and it all just clicks. Thanks again!