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Find Draft in the Features toolbar, usually under Insert > Features > Draft .

Which software are you using (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360)? View File

Select from Neutral Plane (most common), Parting Line, or Step Draft. Find Draft in the Features toolbar, usually under

The "Draft" feature is used in CAD software (like SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360) to apply a specific taper (angle) to part faces, facilitating their removal from a mold. It is crucial for manufacturing, as it adds or subtracts material to faces to ensure the part is not parallel to the mold opening, allowing it to be ejected. How to Apply a Draft Feature The "Draft" feature is used in CAD software

Use the Draft Analysis tool before finalizing to visually verify positive/negative drafts. Key Tips for Drafting

Apply draft features early in the model tree, generally before fillets and chamfers.

Specify the draft angle and select a neutral plane or surface to define the "pull" direction. Select Faces: Select the specific faces to be drafted.