# Pose the Prong

### **SubD Filter**

Deactivate the selection filter by clicking on **Object**.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SubD-desactivar-Seleccion.png)

### **Position the Prong**

* From the **Top View**, press **Shift** and use the **Gumball** tool to move the prong to the **top corner of the Cushion**.

Notice the **reference lines** painted on the gem to help with accurate placement.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SubD-PoseRef.png)

* Double-click **Osnap** to activate the **Project** option. Ensure **Record History** is activated to see changes in real-time.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SubD-Proyect-History.png)

* Position the prong using the **Top, Front, Right, and Perspective Views**. Use the reference image to guide alignment.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/POsePRONG.png)

### **Mirror the Prong**

* Go to the **Transform tab** (1) and use the **Mirror command** (2) to create a symmetrical prong.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mirrorCommand.png)

* Select the prong and type **0** in the command prompt, **press enter** to set this point as the starting point (1) for rotation.
* Use the **nearest vertex** (2) on the duplicated prong as the final rotation point.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Reflect-1.png)

### **Adjust and Align**

* Fine-tune the positions using the **Gumball tool**, ensuring the prongs **slightly overlap** for a solid and secure connection.
* Verify alignment in multiple views to ensure precision.

![](https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mirrorProng.png)

### Video Lesson

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### **Next Step**

Connect the prongs with a bridge.