# Calculator in dimensioning tool

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [September 8, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825 "2021-09-08T22:31:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![sjagneaux](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/1 "2021-09-08T22:31:14Z")

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**Issue**  
Is there any way to enter math in the dimension tool? I prefer designing in metric, but many of my materials and tooling are described using SAE/imperial measurements. It’s tiresome to always need a calculator app open to make the conversion. For example, it would be quite nice to be able to type something like 25.4/0.25 when I need to use ¼” fastener or tool. (Adobe Illustrator has this feature, and I’ve gotten a bit spoiled by it.)

**What I have tried:**  
Switching back and forth the units  
This works, but is fairly tedious. Popping out of Shapr3D and over to my calculator is faster. It would be nice to not have to leave the app, though.

**Suggestion for the Shapr3D team**  
If implementing a calculator in the dimensioning tool isn’t possible, maybe add unit text that make the calculation? For example, being able to type “0.25 in” and have it make the conversion would be very convenient. (Adobe Illustrator also supports this, if you all are curious to see such a thing in action. Again, I have become a little spoiled by it.)

Does anyone have a better way that they accomplish this?  
Be well. Stay Safe. Happy Shapr3Ding.  
-s.

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**Author:** ![Kal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kal/32/2172_2.png) [@Kal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kal)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2021, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/2 "2021-09-15T10:29:18Z")

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Both should be a basic part of the modeling interface. The whole point of software is to make mundane tasks either automated or at least simple.  
Basic maths, + - / \* is all that’s really required  
Conversions on the fly also helpful. If your model is set up in metric adding “ converts to imperial. Eg type 1” enters as 25.4. If your model is imperial add mm to convert.

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**Author:** ![3DFG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/3dfg/32/36618_2.png) [@3DFG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3DFG)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/3 "2022-04-06T06:32:22Z")

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I agree that math/conversion tools within the dimension panel would be a great addition.

@Istvan We know you and the team are always busy with new improvements but I can’t find much mention of such a feature in the forums. I’d be keen to know if this is something that has been considered or is in the pipeline?

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**Author:** ![Do.B](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/do.b/32/26243_2.png) [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 12:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/4 "2022-07-10T00:12:18Z")

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Hard to believe this feature isn’t already implemented. It’s so much time saving.

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**Author:** ![zoltan.k\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/zoltan.k_shapr3d/32/24322_2.png) [@zoltan.k\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/zoltan.k_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/6 "2022-07-15T14:04:32Z")

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Upgrading the calculator is on our plate finally, and actively working on it. Expect seeing new capabilities in the upcoming releases. Thank you for your patience so far already.

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**Author:** ![Do.B](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/do.b/32/26243_2.png) [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/7 "2022-08-05T21:44:59Z")

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Thank you so much !!!

This is the first and only answer about it, we can be patient, when we feel heard.

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**Author:** ![Alexander\_P](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/alexander_p/32/9694_2.png) [@Alexander\_P](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alexander_P)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/calculator-in-dimensioning-tool/14825/8 "2022-11-14T14:42:57Z")

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We have released the calculator capability for dimensioning 🚀:

> [@5.260 - Increase modeling precision with updated tools and features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-260-increase-modeling-precision-with-updated-tools-and-features/22368):
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> Learn about the new features and improvements in this release. New: You can now add size tolerances to your 2D drawings for more precision in manufacturing your product within a dimension range. New: Get more variety in Visualization with the new Dark Salon environment. Improved: Splines now have a more fluid interaction for better control. Draw, break, and join splines without needing to use pen or pencil pressure taps. New polyline displays help guide the shape of the curve you create whe…