Change Shrinkage Compensation using the Properties grid
- Last UpdatedNov 18, 2025
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Prerequisite
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For example, Create automatic Shrinkage Compensation on a plate.
If you want to modify the shrinkage compensation values set for the panel, you can use the Properties grid.
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In the Model Explorer, select the DSHRNK item.

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On the Home tab in the Display group, select Properties to display the Properties grid.

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Select the Automatic Comp Calc property to display the dropdown arrow.

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Select False to display further properties.

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Select the Along Main Direction property so that the dropdown arrow becomes available.

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In the dropdown list, select Distance.
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For Distance Factor, enter the value 500.
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For Partition, enter 0.5.
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Press Enter.
The application changes the Shrinkage properties accordingly, so that for each 500 mm distance 0.5 mm is added once.
