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==Description==
== Description ==


The '''Measurement''' command opens a task panel to display information about selected objects. The command displays a measurement type that works with the given selection (distance for two points, area for a face, angle for two edges, etc). Measurement information can optionally be added to the 3d view.
The '''Measurement''' command opens a task panel to display information about selected objects. The command displays a measurement type that works with the given selection (distance for two points, area for a face, angle for two edges, etc). Measurement information can optionally be added to the 3d view.


The '''Measurement''' command is available in many (all?) workbenches.
The '''Measurement''' command is available in many (all?) workbenches.


==Usage==
== Usage ==


There are two ways to use the '''Measurement''' command:
There are two ways to use the '''Measurement''' command:
# Select the geometry to be measured (vertices, edges or faces)
# Select the geometry to be measured (vertices, edges or faces).
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:UMF-Measurement.svg|16px]] [[Measurement_Measurement|Measurement]]}} button.
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:UMF-Measurement.svg|16px]] [[Measurement_Measurement|Measurement]]}} button.
# A task panel opens showing the selected geometry and appropriate information.
# A task panel opens showing the selected geometry and appropriate information.
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# Press the {{Button|[[Image:UMF-Measurement.svg|16px]] [[Measurement_Measurement|Measurement]]}} button.
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:UMF-Measurement.svg|16px]] [[Measurement_Measurement|Measurement]]}} button.
# An empty task panel opens.
# An empty task panel opens.
# Select geometry to be measure. The task panel is updated with information about the selection
# Select geometry to be measure. The task panel is updated with information about the selection.


In either case, press the {{Button|Annotate}} button to add the measurement information to the 3D view.
In either case, press the {{Button|Annotate}} button to add the measurement information to the 3D view.


To exit the '''Measurement''' command press {{Button|ESC}} or the {{Button|Close}} button
To exit the '''Measurement''' command press {{Button|ESC}} or the {{Button|Close}} button.


==Scripting==
== Scripting ==


The '''Measurement''' command is available to Python scripts as TBD
The '''Measurement''' command is available to Python scripts as TBD


==Notes==
== Notes ==


* this command is a product of the 2023 Google Summer of Code.
* This command is a product of the 2023 Google Summer of Code.





Revision as of 16:42, 6 September 2023


Measurement

Menu location
View → Measurement(?)
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.22
See also
[]

Description

The Measurement command opens a task panel to display information about selected objects. The command displays a measurement type that works with the given selection (distance for two points, area for a face, angle for two edges, etc). Measurement information can optionally be added to the 3d view.

The Measurement command is available in many (all?) workbenches.

Usage

There are two ways to use the Measurement command:

  1. Select the geometry to be measured (vertices, edges or faces).
  2. Press the Measurement button.
  3. A task panel opens showing the selected geometry and appropriate information.

- or -

  1. Press the Measurement button.
  2. An empty task panel opens.
  3. Select geometry to be measure. The task panel is updated with information about the selection.

In either case, press the Annotate button to add the measurement information to the 3D view.

To exit the Measurement command press ESC or the Close button.

Scripting

The Measurement command is available to Python scripts as TBD

Notes

  • This command is a product of the 2023 Google Summer of Code.