The problem that this feature will solve: Let me arrange objects whose size is defined by variables. Currently a move requires a simple number as a distance, variables cannot be used. I am trying to align an object generated by a linear pattern (repeat count and separation controlled by variables)…

Yep, absolutely needed, and to be honest, I don‘t see the point as to why not make this

Hi, Currently, Shapr3d does not take into account variables with the Pattern (Linear or Circular) tool. To make up for this lack, I use another technique. 1• I create the base with the Linear Pattern tool 2• Bake the Pattern (delete the little square) 3• Create a variable for the the size of sh…

Hi, Seems like a good way to make up for the lack of this option, although I do not perfectly understand it. Would you mind creating a video of it? Thanks!

Yes Here a screenshot with explanations. [forum]

If you are interested in this kind of work, you can access to my files in the Team created for this purpose. I only need your email address to invite you. It’s open to all and it’s free of course. But be careful, Shapr3d Help says this: The free Contributor role is only available with a company e…

This is actually a simple feature request, using constraints can over complicate things for that simple request. [Equation Support For Move-Copy Bodies in SOLIDWORKS 2023]

Allow variables to control move operations

Feature requests

jean-philippe2 May 27, 2025, 5:06pm 5

Yes
Here a screenshot with explanations.

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Allow variables to control move operations

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