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I’m wondering why I cannot get these gray pieces together easily.I’ve tried splitting and joing but end up with over 100 naked edges.
Thanks!

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Sorry I thought i could upload a file but don’t see where.

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here see red arrow:

-Willem

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Wonder why that doesnt say " upload" icons dont always do it. —Mark