# \#3dec

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## [Hybrid bolt-Dowel element storage structures](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/hybrid-bolt-dowel-element-storage-structures/2247)

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**Author:** [@SohG](https://forum.itascainternational.com/u/SohG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/hybrid-bolt-dowel-element-storage-structures/2247 "2025-10-07T15:33:37Z")

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Hi, I am modeling a rock slope in 3dec using the topography of the site. When I define Hybrid bolts from geometry (lines), I get the following error, (dowel element storage structures) and while running I get an error th…

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## [Some Tips & Tricks for 3DEC v9](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/some-tips-tricks-for-3dec-v9/1855)

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**Author:** [@ddegagne](https://forum.itascainternational.com/u/ddegagne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/some-tips-tricks-for-3dec-v9/1855 "2024-12-17T21:25:15Z")

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A few tips & tricks for all you 3DEC v9 users: (1) User-interface Information Box In addition to the fixed Information display, you can use CTRL-Q to query object data via an information box in a plot that updates base…