# Modelling Moving Parts

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [May 26, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021 "2021-05-26T13:38:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![MDP-Matt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47774/32.png) [@MDP-Matt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MDP-Matt)\
**Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021/1 "2021-05-26T13:38:03Z")

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Hi there, I’m needing to model a mechanism and wondered if it is possible to model moving parts with pivot points etc.?

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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:** [May 26, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021/2 "2021-05-26T14:03:55Z")

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Matt, sort of. Please see the attached link to a short video. This is of a ramp on a trailer, which I’m modifying. I can move single elements, by moving the pivot point precisely to the hinge center line. [https://share.icloud.com/photos/0mryFN\_iaNdLDdUG33hDZRmTA](https://share.icloud.com/photos/0mryFN_iaNdLDdUG33hDZRmTA)  
And here is another video of a similar method. [https://share.icloud.com/photos/056yBPvHZBC73mPNcP7XSI3Hw#Ladera\_Ranch](https://share.icloud.com/photos/056yBPvHZBC73mPNcP7XSI3Hw#Ladera_Ranch)

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**Author:** ![SetSails](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f475e1/32.png) [@SetSails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SetSails)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021/3 "2022-11-19T21:13:53Z")

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Hey @McD could you re-share your 2 videos again please?

I’m stuck with the same problem and was hoping your approach might be helpful

Thank you & BR  
Fabian

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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:** [November 19, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021/4 "2022-11-19T21:48:21Z")

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Let me see if I still have them…?

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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:** [November 20, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021/5 "2022-11-20T08:01:14Z")

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I still have this one. [iCloud](https://share.icloud.com/photos/08053Ya2XvUSlmbOVi5eXlldA)