# Disable angular snapping when drawing arc with 3 points

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [October 25, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579 "2023-10-25T03:29:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bob3DPO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disable-angular-snapping-when-drawing-arc-with-3-points/28579/1 "2023-10-25T03:29:38Z")

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Currently when drawing an arc, with trackpad (3 point arc sketch), it works as expected most of the time. However when the angle is close to a multiple of 45°, it is seemingly impossible to position the last point precisely because the angle snaps. I don’t have a mouse, but I think the behavior would be the same. This is with all “snap to” selections under the magnet icon turned off. Even with “snap to” turned on, I cannot snap that 3rd point to an edge.  
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I suggest using a modifier key like shift, control, or alt/option when user wants a constrained angle. (Many 2D drawing programs use that technique, like holding the shift key forces a circle, while no shift key makes ellipse when using the same tool)