# How to distribute space of multiple shapes in between evenly

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 28, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473 "2020-07-28T03:39:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Calvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@Calvin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Calvin)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/1 "2020-07-28T03:39:52Z")

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Hi, beginner here. Let’s say you have 6 rectangles, is there a function to align them to distribute the space in between evenly？

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**Author:** ![Victor\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/victor_shapr3d/32/3502_2.png) [@Victor\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Victor_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/2 "2020-07-28T14:30:30Z")

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Hi, currently they can only be aligned uisng the move/rotate transform feature.  
This allows you to select multiple objects and also set an equal distance between them as shown below:

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**Author:** ![Calvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@Calvin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Calvin)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/3 "2020-07-31T01:34:09Z")

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Hi @Victor_Shapr3D, that works. Thank you! Appreciate your video guide

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**Author:** ![Deeferdaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Deeferdaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deeferdaz)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/4 "2021-08-19T07:10:28Z")

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Hi Victor Ive tried to watch this small video several times its works visually ok but for some reason there is no sound. What I’m actually trying to achieve is to equally space posts on a decking project I’m currently working on. Any advise would be greatly received thanks

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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:** [August 19, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/5 "2021-08-19T13:13:03Z")

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Hi, can you please share with us what is not clear?

To create copies, please select the objects you wish to copy (if it is a body, double-tap on it with the pencil), then select the Move/Rotate tool from the toolbar, and don’t forget to tap on the copy badge to make copies.

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**Author:** ![Deeferdaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Deeferdaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deeferdaz)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/6 "2021-08-19T13:47:02Z")

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Hi Peter what I’m trying to do is fit 4”x4” post on an axis for a decking frame let’s say 25ft long. Instead of physically measuring the axis and dividing it into let’s say four. Is there a way that shapr3d can do this for you

Thanks

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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:** [August 19, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/7 "2021-08-19T13:53:49Z")

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Oh, I see. There is no tool to divide a length into equal parts, but it can be done with a trick. Please have a look at this thread and let me know if that helps:

> [@Equal spacing?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/equal-spacing/9562/4):
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> It would look something like this. I’m looking for an easy way to draw a rectangle and then divided into equal parts. Thank you so much for your help.

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**Author:** ![jayproulx](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jayproulx/32/11656_2.png) [@jayproulx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jayproulx)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/8 "2021-08-24T18:27:59Z")

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The hack I’ve been using is to create multiple elements that I want to space evenly, draw a line between each of them, add a constraint that all of those lines should be equal, then change the length of a line to be the distance I’m looking for. I then delete the lines afterwards, or just leave them there if I want to use them to create a framework. Lines generally don’t render as long as you’re selecting all of the areas you want to extrude.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/d/f/dfdbcef0aa2ba59a8cd78a27cac50ee7b1898f79.jpeg "Shapr3d equal spacing using Constraints") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrhSQipzXEk)

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**Author:** ![Deeferdaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Deeferdaz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deeferdaz)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-distribute-space-of-multiple-shapes-in-between-evenly/8473/9 "2021-09-02T08:08:44Z")

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Thanks Jay that’s a really good idea I will try that thank you