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Measuring Tape Properties

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

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titleTape Measure Definition

The Tape Measure can be used to measure distances between objects, guides, borders or to the edge of the mat.

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

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    • Optionally,

     
    • Right-Click

     on
    • on the Measuring Tape

    Measure
    • and

    select Edit Tape Measure to open the Tape
    • select Tape Measure Properties.

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    • Use the Tape Measure Properties

    Tape Measure Points

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    • Point 1 and Point 2 are the two control points of the Tape Measure

    • These points are referenced from the bottom-left of the design, which is 0,0.

    Point 1 - Tape Measure

    Point 1 is the lower left point of

    Unsnapping the Measuring Tape From the Objects

    • To unsnap the Measuring Tape from an object, click on one of the lines of the Measuring Tape (not the corners) and drag it to the desired position.

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    •  to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the Tape Measure.

    • X is the horizontal position.

    • Y is the vertical position.

    • Edit the fields to move the Tape Measure point.

    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.

    • Edit the fields to move the Tape Measure point.

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    Measuring Tape Size

    Tape Measure Sizes

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

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

    • The Distance is measured between Point 1 and Point 2 and displayed on the diagonal line

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    Snapping Points of the Measuring Tape

    • Click and drag the Measuring Tape control point to a control point of the desired object (side/corner) and let it snap.

    • Click and drag the other Measuring Tape control point to the next object and let it snap.

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

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    • The control point of the Measuring Tape will turn red when snapped to another object.

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

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