# Dimension alterations on 2D drawings

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 1, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122 "2022-07-01T14:37:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-alterations-on-2d-drawings/20122/1 "2022-07-01T14:37:12Z")

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Hi there  
Sometimes I use shapr3d to do a pipework layout which I then convert to 2d for fabrication Drg’s. However I have to accurately draw this up in order to get the dimensions correct on the 2d conversion.

Could it be made to allow dimension alterations in 2d mode to allow a drawing of a shape to be drawn up quickly with no need to be really accurate, then input the dimensions needed in 2d mode by editing the dims already showing.

This would be a god send, as I currently edit some dims in pdf as it saves me working out all the pipe elbow centerlines and radii’s when in a rush.

Thanks