3D:Tape Measure Tool
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Use the Tape Measure Tool to measure distances between two points in the 3D Model window. The measure taken is represented by bee-line, circumferential lines and matching figures.
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Icon & Location
Operation
- Click on the black arrow next to the 3D:Model Properties icon in the 3D toolbar. This will invoke a drop down list of the measure tools. Select the 'Add Tape Measure' from that list.
- The cursor now changes to indicate a tape measure tool is invoked. To take a measurement using this tool, you need to click on 2 points on the model in the 3D Model window. Click on the first point and drag the mouse cursor to another point. Once you make the second click, a measurement is taken and its values are displayed.
2. Tape Measure Tool display on the model's arm
- Another left-click will set the position of the Tape Measure.
- To release the tool right-click anywhere in the 3D Model window.
- To alter the position of the Measure Tape you've set, Ctrl+click the Measure Tape's handle (the bee-line) and move the handle until you reach the position you wish.
- To delete the Tape Measure, Ctrl+click the Measure Tape's handle (the bee-line) to select it and press Delete.
- To use the Tape Measure Tool to set new measurement position for the Model Properties click the following link.
- The Tape Measure can be saved along with the model.
Display
The Tape Measure Display is of three lines and their matching figures.
- Bee-Line. The bee-line also functions as the handle of the Tape Measure. The figure representing the bee-line length is the first number in the row of numbers (color black). In image number 2 the bee-line distance is 54.58 cm.
- Circumferential lines. There are usually two outlines for each Tape Measure to mark the shape of the body; one of them is marked blue and the other is marked red. The figures representing the distances of the outlines are in brackets and colored the same as the lines. The third and last number in the brackets is the sum of the outlines. In image number 2 the blue outline distance is 65.5 cm, the red outline distance is 55.99 cm and the total sum of the circumferential lines is 121.03.
Measure Tool Dialog
To Launch the Measure Tool Dialog Shift+click the Tape Measure's handle.
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- Measure Length
- The bee-line distance between the end points of the Tape Measure.
- Vertical Length
- The upright distance between the end points of the Tape Measure.
- Horizontal Length
- The level distance between the end points of the Tape Measure.
- Body Length
- The outlines distances, also displayed near the Tape Measure itself.
- Display Handle
- Hide or Display the measure's handle (bee-line).
 4.Hide Handle |
 5.Display Handle |
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl+right-click - Select the Tape Measure
- Ctrl+left-click - Alter the position of the Tape Measure
- Shift+click - Invoke the Tape Measure Dialog
