# Add GD&T Symbol Support for 2D Technical Drawings

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [February 17, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581 "2025-02-17T05:33:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![ridzwannormahazan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/ridzwannormahazan/32/30352_2.png) [@ridzwannormahazan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ridzwannormahazan)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581/1 "2025-02-17T05:33:41Z")

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### **The problem that this feature will solve:**

Shapr3D currently lacks **Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols** in 2D technical drawings. GD&T is essential for precise manufacturing, ensuring parts meet design specifications. Without it, I can’t fully define tolerances for form, orientation, and location.

I’m the only one using Shapr3D at my company, and I’d like to make it an official tool. However, the **lack of GD&T support limits its usability** , forcing me to rely on other software for final detailing.

### **Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature:**

- Ability to **add GD&T symbols** (flatness, parallelism, perpendicularity, etc.) to technical drawings.
- Symbols should be **associative with dimensions and datums** and follow **ISO/ASME standards**.
- A simple workflow for applying and modifying GD&T in **2D drawings**.

### **What can’t you achieve without this feature?**

- I can’t create **fully detailed, industry-compliant technical drawings** in Shapr3D.
- My workflow is **slowed down** as I need to export drawings to other CAD software for GD&T.
- Without GD&T, Shapr3D **can’t be officially adopted** by my company for professional use.

Adding this feature would make Shapr3D a more complete tool for engineering and manufacturing.

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**Author:** ![abir367835](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@abir367835](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/abir367835)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581/2 "2026-07-30T08:16:28Z")

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I agree. Exporting drawings just to add feature control frames breaks the workflow. Hopefully they implement proper datum references and standards compliant GD&T rather than just adding the symbols. Excedify has some good practical resources that explain why both parts matter.

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**Author:** ![draico195](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d2c977/32.png) [@draico195](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/draico195)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-gd-t-symbol-support-for-2d-technical-drawings/36581/3 "2026-08-20T01:36:55Z")

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Even if I could just add a feature control frame, some symbols, and datums, I’d be very happy and would probably actually use shapr3d as much as I can. I really think it’s a very lightweight addition. Without simple GD&T it’s hard to convince myself to try and use shapr3d at all.