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Measuring Tape Properties

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

 Tape Measure Definition

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

  • 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

Tape Measure Points

  • 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 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.

Measuring Tape Size

Tape Measure Sizes

  • 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

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.

  • 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.

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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