# Dimensions are not showing up

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [March 23, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016 "2021-03-23T00:54:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Ljkoenig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58956e/32.png) [@Ljkoenig](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ljkoenig)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016/1 "2021-03-23T00:54:55Z")

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I projected my 3D Model to a 2D plane. When I select one side, I can see the dimension, but when I select another side, the first dimension disappears. I’ve watched tutorials on this and followed the steps, but when I do it, it never works like in the tutorial. Please help, as I’m trying to make a cutting diagram for my woodworking project.

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/peter_shapr3d/32/1271_2.png) [@Peter\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2021, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016/2 "2021-03-23T07:39:34Z")

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Hi @Ljkoenig

If you would like to create dimensioned 2D drawings, instead of projecting your model to a 2D plane, use the new Drawings feature instead, which was released with 4.0 version recently. To create a drawing, select the 3D model, then choose ‘Create Drawings’ from the side menu (paid feature).

Here’s how it works:

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/f/f0e4c93b4773bf7399f507576dfd7962d9abc6b1.jpeg "Create Manufacturing Drawings in Shapr3D | Feature Showcase") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJK77eoFuO0)

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**Author:** ![Ljkoenig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58956e/32.png) [@Ljkoenig](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ljkoenig)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016/3 "2021-03-23T11:49:07Z")

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I’m currently using the free version and considering the hobby version. I just want to create cut sheets and parts diagrams for woodworking. How do I get the dimensions to stick like others do in tutorials?

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/b/bf01f58637642e0ef5db258793dcdb013eda0195.jpeg "Furniture Design Tutorial On The iPad Pro - Shapr3D For Woodworking") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiIP3Mie13A)

About 23:00 mins into the video.

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**Author:** ![KPeter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kpeter/32/7644_2.png) [@KPeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KPeter)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016/4 "2021-03-24T11:22:55Z")

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Hi,  
When you place a line, please lock the dimension as you can see in the video below. If you define a length, the dimension will automatically be locked and you will see it when you enter sketching mode.

Please note that these dimensions will be shown as annotations in the exported DXF/DWG file too.

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**Author:** ![Ljkoenig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58956e/32.png) [@Ljkoenig](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ljkoenig)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimensions-are-not-showing-up/12016/5 "2021-03-24T12:14:32Z")

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Thank you! I was using the wrong lock button because it thought they did the same thing.