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Measuring Tape Properties

Use the Tape Measure Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the Tape Measure.

  • Click on the Measuring Tape and click on the Properties Tab. 

  • Edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the Measuring Tape.

  • Optionally, Right-Click on the Tape Measure and select Edit Tape Measure to open the Tape Measure Properties.

Tape Measure Properties

Edit the properties of the selected Tape Measure.

  • Point 1 and Point 2 are the two control points of the current Tape Measure tool, displayed as highlighted squares. 

  • These points are referenced from the bottom-left of the design.

Points of the Measuring Tape

Point 1 - Tape Measure

Point 1 is the lower left point of the Tape Measure.

  • X is the horizontal position.

  • Y is the vertical position.

  • Fields are editable.

Point 2 - Tape Measure Point 2 is the upper right point of the Tape Measure. 

  • X is the horizontal position.

  • Y is the vertical position.

  • Fields are editable.

Measuring Tape Size

Width

  • The Measuring Tape Width is displayed on the Width field and on the horizontal line of the Measuring Tape. 

Height

  • The Measuring Tape Height is displayed on the Height field and on the vertical line of the Measuring Tape. 

Distance

  • The Distance is measured between Point 1 and Point 2 and is displayed on the diagonal line of the Measuring Tape.

Snapping Points of the Measuring Tape

  • Click and drag one of the points of the Measuring Tape to a control point of the desired object (sides/corners), where it will snap to it and turn red. 

  • Click on the other point of the Measuring Tape point and drag it to the other desired object, letting it snap to one of the control points.  

  • The measurements between each of the triangular points are displayed along the Measuring Tape. 

  • The Measuring Tape will remain snapped to the object even if you move or resize the object.

Unsnapping the Measuring Tape From the Objects

  • To unsnap the Measuring Tape, click on one of the lines of the Measuring Tape (not the corners).

  • Drag it to the desired position.