# Sketches will not merge if on the same layer

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-will-not-merge-if-on-the-same-layer/31614>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 30, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-will-not-merge-if-on-the-same-layer/31614 "2024-04-30T15:40:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-will-not-merge-if-on-the-same-layer/31614/14 "2024-05-02T17:01:14Z")

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The problem is it’s still combine sketches in some cases then you hit “Sketch (+)” button.  
So I recommend always explicitly select needed sketch before continue working on it. That will save you from this kind of troubles.

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