Measurement Tool
Measure distances directly in the 3D model.
Start Measurement
- Click Measurement Tool in the toolbar
- Or press
M - The cursor changes to the measurement tool
Perform Measurement
- Click on the start point
- Click on the end point
- The measurement is displayed
Measurement Result
The display shows:
- Total Distance - Direct distance between points
- X Distance - Horizontal component
- Y Distance - Depth component
- Z Distance - Vertical component (height)
Snapping
The measurement tool automatically snaps to:
- Corners - Object corners
- Edges - Edge midpoints
- Surfaces - Surface center points
Precise Measurements
Zoom in closer for more accurate snapping on small details.
End Measurement
- Press
Escto deactivate the measurement tool - Or click Measurement Tool again
Multiple Measurements
You can perform multiple measurements in sequence:
- First measurement: Point A → Point B
- Second measurement: Point C → Point D
- And so on
All measurements remain visible until you deactivate the tool.
Tips
Measuring Room Heights
Click on the floor, then on the ceiling to determine the room height.
Wall Thickness
Measure from outer edge to inner edge of a wall for the exact thickness.
See Also
- Coordinate Tool - Determine point coordinates
- Section Planes - Cut through the model
- 3D Viewer - Navigation and tools
- Mobile & Touch - Measurement tool on touch devices