# Split a body/union to print as two pieces

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**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 3, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-union-to-print-as-two-pieces/32698 "2024-07-03T14:17:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![baddog1016](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/baddog1016/32/27183_2.png) [@baddog1016](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/baddog1016)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-union-to-print-as-two-pieces/32698/1 "2024-07-03T14:17:04Z")

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I am making a small window screen and have drawn what the full size screen will be but I need to split the body on the line shown. I can extrude everything off of one side, export and import the pieces but I’m wondering if there is an easier way. There is a corresponding piece that will complete the sandwich with the screen in the middle.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/split-a-body-union-to-print-as-two-pieces/32698/2 "2024-07-03T16:12:27Z")

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Make a construction plane on that line and use the split body tool. You might consider a diagonal cut for more glue area. You can rotate the plane to achieve that.