Measure Tool

Overview

The measure tool is a available currently in view as a beta feature. Currently, it can be used to query for distances between objects with a variety of options.

Usage

Activation

The measure tool can be activated by selecting Tool > Measure Tool.

General Use

1. Select 2 primitives in the scene.

2. Adjust the options as required for your measuring operation in the Measure panel.

3. Press Measure Selected in the Measure panel.

4. A measurement is then established denoting distance in the viewport.

5. To delete the measurement select the Measurement in the viewport and press delete.

Options

Options exist to allow a variety of measuring considerations.

#	Option	Result
1	Options	Options panel for Measurement.
2	Visibility	Controls the global visibility of measurements in the viewport.
3	Color	Defines the color of the Measurement Indicators.
4	Units	Controls display of measurements in common units (centimeter, inch, millimeter, etc.)
5	Distance	Determines what method to use for measuring the objects.
6	World Axis	The axis of your secene world.
7	Precision	Determins how many decimal places to use before rounding.
8	Label Position	Determins the location of the measurement in relation to the measurement indicator.
9	Label Size	Determins the size and legibility of the display.
10	Measure Selected	Creates a Measurement between selected Primitives based on options above.