# The way shows dimension seem different

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-way-shows-dimension-seem-different/29232>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [December 7, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-way-shows-dimension-seem-different/29232 "2023-12-07T01:05:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![RossiWu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/rossiwu/32/23219_2.png) [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-way-shows-dimension-seem-different/29232/1 "2023-12-07T01:05:33Z")

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The beta version & public version have two different way to show dimension in sketch visuals,is that some test?

beta version

 ![beta.PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/e/f/efc17ec35ff5ef54f05a16491c0523e98c6e05d6.jpeg)

public version

 ![public.PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/2/4/24426704bb4dc15b760367251bff31b27167e88b.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Gy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/peter_gy/32/9251_2.png) [@Peter\_Gy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_Gy)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-way-shows-dimension-seem-different/29232/2 "2023-12-07T07:45:57Z")

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This is a change that we [released in the latest versions](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/11623023985180#sketch-visuals), both in the parametric beta and in the live app.

The only difference between the two versions is that in the parametric beta locked dimensions are always visible for sketches that are not hidden, even without activating the sketch. It allows you to manipulate these dimensions and make adjustments directly from the 3D space. We believe it is very handy improvement, but let us know what you think!

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**Author:** ![RossiWu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/rossiwu/32/23219_2.png) [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-way-shows-dimension-seem-different/29232/3 "2023-12-07T08:58:28Z")

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I prefer the beta version. it seems to be a right way.  
maybe the “always show dimension “ option move out  
sketch mode will be better. it will have more smooth work flow