# Modifier key draws shape as a construction shape

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-draws-shape-as-a-construction-shape/35082>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [November 7, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-draws-shape-as-a-construction-shape/35082 "2024-11-07T21:08:22Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-draws-shape-as-a-construction-shape/35082/1 "2024-11-07T21:08:22Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve:  
For a simple construction line, you have to

- draw the line
- deselect the drawing type (i.e. line) otherwise you just get another line
- select the line you’ve just drawn
- click the ‘make construction’ icon.  
3 unnecessary clicks.

Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature:  
Easy drawing of a construction line (or any other shape) without the unnecessary clicks. A modifier key (ctrl/opt/com) would be easy to implement, I would assume.

Is this slowing you down?  
Yes, especially when drawing many construction lines.

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**Author:** ![Zoli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/zoli/32/592_2.png) [@Zoli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zoli)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-draws-shape-as-a-construction-shape/35082/2 "2024-11-10T01:01:48Z")

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Please update your app

> [@5.740 - Construction Sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-740-construction-sketching/34818):
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> Streamline your workflow with the new Construction Sketching feature. New: Now you can toggle Construction Sketching in sketch mode, allowing you to use all sketch tools and the Offset tool for construction sketches. This session-based toggle resets automatically when you exit sketch mode to keep your workflow uninterrupted. [5.740-construction-sketching] Try out this feature and let us know what you think below! arrow_down

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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modifier-key-draws-shape-as-a-construction-shape/35082/3 "2024-11-10T16:42:07Z")

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> [@5.740 - Construction Sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-740-construction-sketching/34818/1):
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> Construction Sketching

Many thanks Zoli, I was on 5.73 and hence hadn’t seen it. Good job. I like the shape icons going dotted to show the mode. 🙂

ps., Can you sort out the current inability to edit the dimensions (as my other feature request)? 🙂