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 Window > Measure Tool.
General Use¶
Using Shift, select 2 primitives in the scene.
A measurement will appear between the two prims denoting their distance.
Adjust the options as required for your measuring operation.
Press measure in the measure panel.
A measurement is then established denoting distance in the viewport.
To delete the measurement select the measure prim and press delete.
Options¶
Options exist to allow a variety of measuring considerations.

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