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

1. Using Shift, select 2 primitives in the scene.

2. A measurement will appear between the two prims denoting their distance.

3. Adjust the options as required for your measuring operation.

4. Press measure in the measure panel.

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

6. 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.