The problem that this feature will solve: In the Drawings workspace, I often encounter a limitation where I cannot apply geometric relations—specifically vertical or horizontal constraints—between two points. For example, if I have the endpoints of an arc or two independent sketch points, I cannot …

Totally agree with that request. I usually use helper construction lines, as shown in this screenshot, to make the sketch less messy. [image]

I understand the request and agree but why do you need open sketches? They will eventually close so it can be handled down the line? Might be the Shapr3d logic.

Hi, You can lock points, no? [Capture d’écran 2025-06-03 à 23.19.56]

What I’m asking for is not the same as locking a point. Locking just freezes a point in place it doesn’t create any relationship between two points. I’m asking for the ability to select two points like endpoints of an arc or two independent sketch points and apply a horizontal or vertical constrain…

[image] [image] Why point-to-point constraints would be beneficial in Shapr3D (Drawings): I completely understand and appreciate the concern that open sketches eventually get closed. However, there are cases where being able to apply horizontal or vertical constraints directly between points eve…

I know this might not be the biggest or most urgent issue in Shapr3D, trust me, I totally get that there are far more important features and improvements the team is likely prioritizing (and I’ve even mentioned a few of those in other comments myself). But I wanted to bring this one up because it’s…

Thanks for the clear explanation, here what that looks like in another program. I find the circle example to be extremely helpful with this constraint.

Yes, exactly that feature does exist in SOLIDWORKS, and that’s actually the software where I first learned and started working with 3D modeling. It’s part of my background, and honestly, this is one of the many features I really miss from that workflow. I genuinely like Shapr3D, its simplicity and …

[image] AngelP: What I’m asking for is not the same as locking a point. Locking just freezes a point in place it doesn’t create any relationship between two points. Then why you marked that answer as a solution? :rofl: [IMG_0138]

Oh! I probably misplaced it :see_no_evil_monkey: but on my side, it actually doesn’t show as marked anymore. When I opened the thread, it didn’t appear as selected, so not sure what happened there. Either way, sorry for the confusion and thanks for pointing it out!

Point-to-Point Constraint Limitation in Drawings (Horizontal/Vertical Alignment)

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Xdrakosha June 5, 2025, 7:58pm 15

I didn’t get it

Agree. I often lock grid to smallest size so it becomes almost invisible.

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Point-to-Point Constraint Limitation in Drawings (Horizontal/Vertical Alignment)

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