# Continuous grid lock linked to design

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [July 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986 "2023-07-26T19:59:09Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 11\
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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/1 "2023-07-26T19:59:09Z")

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Being able to set the grid parameters, format, size, only once per design would be helpful.

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**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/2 "2023-07-27T06:55:53Z")

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Hi,

You can lock the grid size in the grid settings:

 ![IMG_CFBF307815F7-1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/f/5/f57d86ddc68d9cca34c8f56ddff13ac681e152a3.jpeg)

Formats aren’t changed once you set them.

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/3 "2023-07-27T08:53:06Z")

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I also forgot to add, it would be nice if i could set the grid lock format andnot be required to re-set each new design. It should be the other way. Most people will utilize the same format greater than 50% of the time. I’d rather change my preset rather than setting it each time.

Neil

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/4 "2023-07-27T08:53:07Z")

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Yes and no. While I am working on the design it can be locked. However, the moment I close the file /design the setting goes away and when I load it again, I have to reset the lock parameters. If I could set it, save the file on my tablet, reopen on my computer, or any combination, it would be nice if i didn’t need to reset my grid

Neil

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**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/5 "2023-07-27T09:01:13Z")

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Which app version are you using? I’ve checked, and it’s persisted, even after file export and import.

Edit: It will be fixed in 5.430 coming out soon, I was using that version, apologies.

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/6 "2023-07-27T13:50:35Z")

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Here is the screenshot

 ![image0.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/5/4/541d556a045b3e4f363088f237dbddeb2e135e60.jpeg)

Neil

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/7 "2023-07-27T13:51:12Z")

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5.410.0.5390 #145d4004 and the beta. I just verified and it did not persist on either.

I have a suspicion, which may be very helpful to your development.

I am obviously not a trained designer. So my design process may not function in the same way as yours. So I task the system in ways your design team may not consider.

Let me attempt to explain. My “designs” are separated into catagories ( I have attached a screenshot). I wouldn’t expect that should make a difference. All it is is a slew of bodies.

I separate designs within the catagories with folders. All I am doing is grouping like bodies. On occasion may change grid size, but not units. I delete bodies sketches…etc.

It definitely has something to do with how I utilize the program(s). If it fuctions properly with you then I doubt both the beta and the regular versions I am using would have the same issue. I would expect I am manipulating the program in a way that is causing it to happen. I see two possibilities.

1- determine what I am doing. This could be simple or complex. I am part of a rapidly growing group of 3d printing enthusiasts who I believe is a target market. So understanding this anomaly is important. Potentially a time consuming process.

2- make grid lock and units part of the preferences, with the ability to modify if desired. This way it can be changed but each new design begins with the unit and grid set to my preferred formats.

Or something similar.

Neil

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/8 "2023-07-27T16:18:06Z")

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Will this also affect the beta?

Neil

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/9 "2023-07-27T16:18:10Z")

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Thank you.

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**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/10 "2023-07-27T18:40:48Z")

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Depends on which Beta group you are in. But versions 5.430 should have this fix.

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**Author:** ![Nkohrn3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@Nkohrn3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nkohrn3D)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/continuous-grid-lock-linked-to-design/26986/11 "2023-07-28T05:22:51Z")

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I’m in the initial group with Peter. 5.420 is the version.

Neil