measuring tool

[raye321]

Is there a way I can measure distance on the software tool bar? For example If I have a board measuring 3"x26" and there is 4-5 different objects and lettering, how can I measure distance between the objects and lettering? I see that there is some measurements when you click on an object or outline it but usually it will measure from the end of the board not between objects

[jaroot]

I usually just make a square the size that I need to measure and move it around the board.

[AskBud]

Is there a way I can measure distance on the software tool bar? For example If I have a board measuring 3"x26" and there is 4-5 different objects and lettering, how can I measure distance between the objects and lettering? I see that there is some measurements when you click on an object or outline it but usually it will measure from the end of the board not between objects

One way would be to turn on your grid using the grid size you wish.

In my example, click on LAYOUT > SNAP, set the grid to 1.2 inch and click OK.
Now go to VIEW and turn on the GRID.
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[lynnfrwd]

You can also turn on the gridlines and use those. Go to VIEW - TOGGLE GRIDLINES.

You can change the size of the gridlines if you need smaller or larger. Go to LAYOUT - SNAP. You do not necessarily have to make the objects "snap" (stick) to the gridline or edges, but you can still change the size of the gridlines there.

[lynnfrwd]

You're just too fast for me Bud!!!

[AskBud]

You're just too fast for me Bud!!!

Just think, I have 3056 posts on Kim Komando's forum as well!
AskBud

[lynnfrwd]

How do you ever have time to carve?

[AskBud]

How do you ever have time to carve?

Location, location, location!
Computer and TV in the living room/office, next to machine room (heated garage). Phones and other PCs through-out the house.

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[mtylerfl]

Location, location, location!
Computer and TV in the living room/office, next to machine room (heated garage). Phones and other PCs through-out the house.
[AskBud

Ok, now. Let's be honest, Bud! My workspace (desk and the bookcases behind me) have various tall piles of notes, taped-on to-do lists and Post It notes, and other sundries covering the entire desk and most of the bookcase. As hard as you work, and as much as you have on your plate, I imagined your desk would look more like mine (and nope- no photo will be presented of mine!). You had to have taken that photo of the nice/neat desk at someone elses' house! If the photo is for real, please come visit and teach me how to get organized! <smile>

[AskBud]

Ok, now. Let's be honest, Bud! My workspace (desk and the bookcases behind me) have various tall piles of notes, taped-on to-do lists and Post It notes, and other sundries covering the entire desk and most of the bookcase. As hard as you work, and as much as you have on your plate, I imagined your desk would look more like mine (and nope- no photo will be presented of mine!). You had to have taken that photo of the nice/neat desk at someone elses' house! If the photo is for real, please come visit and teach me how to get organized! <smile>

Here is a pic of the desk tonight (8/17/2011).

The rule I was brought up with is/was "As you pick it up, Do it, Schedule it, or trash it!"
Gee, that sounds like good text for a sign!
My shop is not always as neat as dad would have liked it. He would not leave the shop for the day without the machine looking show-room clean and the floor swept. He was one of the top toolmakers in the Dayton Ohio area.
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