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# Create a Manifold for your Template
Create a target manifold for your template to be used in the Shape Editor transfer
# Step by Step Guide
## Download Didimo's Manifold
Download Shape Editor default manifold. [Download](https://public.didimo.co/packages/popul8/generic/default_se_manifold-1.0.zip).
## Create Wrap using Faceform Wrap
### Start Faceform Wrap
Ensure you have an `.obj` of your base model.
In this guide, we will explain how to use the [Faceform Wrap Software](https://faceform.com/). Please note that alternative tools are also available, such as Faceform ZWrap for ZBrush or MeshMatch for Maya.
To get started, download and Install [Faceform Wrap Software](https://faceform.com/download-wrap/) . If you're not familiar with *Faceform Wrap pipeline*, additional documentation is available [here](https://www.russian3dscanner.com/wrap-tutorials/).
### Import the Base and Target Models
1. In the **Graph** area, right-click and select **Load/Save** > **LoadGeom**.
2. Add two **LoadGeom** nodes - One for *default\_se\_manifold.obj* and another one for your target model.
3. Import the previously downloaded [default\_se\_manifold](https://public.didimo.co/packages/popul8/generic/default_se_manifold-1.0.zip) (base) and your *New Template* (target topology) into their respective nodes.
### Align Models
To ensure both models are properly aligned:
1. In the **Graph** area, right-click and select **Selection** > **SelectPointPairs**.
2. Then, right-click again and choose **Alignment** > **RigidAlignment**
3. Connect the nodes as shown in the image below and in the **RigidAlignment** node, ensure all options are selected.
4. Click on the **SelectPointPairs** node and, in the **VisualEditor** view, define corresponding point pairs between the two models. You don’t need to add too many, just enough to establish proper alignment.
A minimum of 3 `selectionPointPairs` is required to proceed. However, if the results are not sufficiently accurate, you may add additional pairs to improve alignment and overall precision.
### Generating the Wrap
To generate the wrap between your base and target models, follow the steps below to add required nodes to the **Graph** area:
1. Right-click and select **Selection** > **SelectPointPairs**.
2. Right-click again and choose **Alignment** > **Wrapping**.
3. Right-click once more and select **Load/Save** > **SaveGeom**.
4. Connect the nodes as shown in the reference image.
5. **Select Point pairs**, click on the **SelectPointPairs** node and, in the **VisualEditor**, define corresponding point pairs between the source and target models.
6. **Compute Wrap**, after defining your point pairs, select the **Wrapping** node and press **Compute** and wait for the wrapping process to complete.
7. Export the Wrapped Geometry
1. Select the **SaveGeom** node.
2. Set the export path and make sure the **Save Normals** option is enabled.
3. Click **Compute Current Frame** to export the wrapped model.
## Convert to FBX
1. **Convert to FBX using [Blender](https://www.blender.org)** (Please note that alternative tools are also available).
1. Open Blender and navigate to **File > Import > Wavefront (.obj)** to import the .obj file previously saved.
2. Once imported, you might need to downscale your model to 0.01
iii. Then **File > Export > FBX (.fbx)**
Now you are ready to create a [Shape Editor](https://developer.didimo.co/docs/shape-editor).