# Variables in the pattern tool and variables carry over to the pattern also would be nice to have variables in the polygon tool

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [April 13, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483 "2025-04-13T14:43:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483/1 "2025-04-13T14:43:05Z")

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**The problem that this feature will solve:**

Pattern tool should let you input variables.

Also if the original sketch has variables that should carry over to the pattern.

I use polygon tool as a guide to create patterns would love to add variables to the amount of sides I want to create.

**Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature:**

Save time by using variables, but variables are missing in these key areas.

_Is this a workflow blocker for you? Is this why you can’t use Shapr3D for work? Is this slowing you down?_

Time can be saved if I apply variables to the spacing, count of patterns and the variables carry over when you disconnect the pattern.

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**Author:** ![Akos\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/akos_shapr3d/32/32722_2.png) [@Akos\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Akos_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483/3 "2025-04-17T13:06:10Z")

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Expression support for pattern will be released in the next few weeks.

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/variables-in-the-pattern-tool-and-variables-carry-over-to-the-pattern-also-would-be-nice-to-have-variables-in-the-polygon-tool/37483/4 "2025-05-22T19:55:14Z")

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Downloaded a new update today! Still waiting!