# Saving a drawing with the fritzing extension

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**Created:** [September 7, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/saving-a-drawing-with-the-fritzing-extension/10794 "2020-09-07T13:01:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![Old\_Grey](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/old_grey/32/973_2.png) [@Old\_Grey](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Old_Grey)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/saving-a-drawing-with-the-fritzing-extension/10794/2 "2020-09-07T13:35:26Z")

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A FZ .fzpz part file is a zipped package of 4 svg drawings and 1 .fzp control file. To make a part you edit a part in FZ and select File/Load image, and that loads the svg for one view.

If it’s just an image for a view you use buttons at the bottom of the CORE bin.

It’s too hard to explain because the details aren’t clear, so here are some vids.

> [@Fritzing PART CREATION Video Tutorial Series](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-part-creation-video-tutorial-series/2647):
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> NEW FASTER PART MAKING VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM-[Fritzing Parts Fast](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-part-creation-video-tutorial-series/2647/19) ADVANCED FRITZING USER TIPS & TRICKS VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM-[Fritzing Adv Tips & Tricks](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-part-creation-video-tutorial-series/2647/15) A series of part creation videos - I’m not an expert, but there was nothing else around at the time. Use 1080p HD fullscreen to see details clearly - use gear symbol bottom right -. Recorded slowly for older people, so select a higher speed if it’s too slow. P.S. - Sorry about the voice/sound yum Fritzing Part Creation - Chapter1 - New Part …

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