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Select from Neutral Plane (most common), Parting Line, or Step Draft.

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. View File

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 Select from Neutral Plane (most common), Parting Line,

Apply draft features early in the model tree, generally before fillets and chamfers. The "Draft" feature is used in CAD software

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