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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

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 and let it snap to the side/corner.

  • 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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