# How do i prevent a rectangle from "connecting" to a guide line?
**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881
**Category:** Modeling Questions
**Created:** [July 16, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881 "2021-07-16T15:47:03Z")
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### Author:  [@GREGM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GREGM)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881/1 "2021-07-16T15:47:04Z")
Probably another newbie question but here goes. I’m designing a plywood case. I draw the outer dimensions, create an offset loop for the plywood thickness, and then draw another 1/4" offset as a guide for the dado depth for vertical plywood supports.
I then create a vertical plywood section that I place on the dado guide line and make copies as needed. However for some reason these vertical plywood sections “connect” somehow to the 1/4" guide line and I can’t move them horizontally to the correct positions. Auto constraints are on.
Am I going about this the wrong way? How can I prevent this from happening? Thanks in advance
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### Author:  [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-rectangle-from-connecting-to-a-guide-line/13881/2 "2021-07-16T16:02:39Z")
Turn the auto constraints off temporarily while you make the copies and then apply constraints manually when you’re ready.