{
  "slug": "draw-measured-shapes-ipad",
  "title": "How to Send Exact Measurements for Irregular Shapes Without Iterative Fitting",
  "description": "The frustrating back-and-forth of ordering custom parts that don't quite fit. A real case of replacing a broken glass panel in an old window frame.",
  "date": "February 24, 2026",
  "dateISO": "2026-02-24",
  "readTime": "6 min read",
  "audience": "People ordering custom-cut glass, metal, countertops, furniture panels, gaskets, or other irregular shapes from workshops.",
  "keywords": [
    "send exact measurements to workshop",
    "draw irregular shapes with dimensions",
    "measured drawing iPad",
    "custom-cut parts measurement"
  ],
  "keyPoints": [
    "Four side lengths do not fully define an irregular four-sided shape; angles or diagonals matter.",
    "A scaled drawing with segment labels is less ambiguous than a text message, photo, or handwritten sketch.",
    "PDF export is easy to read; DXF export can be used by CAD or cutting workflows when needed.",
    "A few minutes spent on a measured drawing can avoid remakes, extra shop trips, and material waste."
  ],
  "url": "https://millidraw.com/blog/draw-measured-shapes-ipad",
  "markdownUrl": "https://millidraw.com/blog/draw-measured-shapes-ipad.md",
  "jsonLdUrl": "https://millidraw.com/blog/draw-measured-shapes-ipad.jsonld"
}