measuring technique

[Beerfaced]

Hey everyone , just wondering what you do when you are designing projects and want to measure distances to other pieces. Do you use the grid? I don't really like it that much other than for snapping objects to it. I think a drop down ruler would be really handy. Any suggestions?
Love this site by the way. Very, very helpful. I read it every day.
Thanks everyone...

Robert

[ChrisAlb]

Hi Robert,

I also never use the grid myself. I prefer using attachments and a little math for both placing items accurately and knowing the distance between them.

For a simple example, if you attach an item 4" to the right of the vertical center line, and another 4" to left, you know you have 8" between them.

But the grid is also a good way of doing it. Since you can specify the grid size to whatever you want, I imagine it would be useful as a "measuring" tool.

[Beerfaced]

Thanks Chris for the reply. I do use the grid at times but I mainly use the method you described with the math. I keep a calculator beside my computer just for that. Still would like to see a drop down ruler just for the speed of it.

Robert

[ChrisAlb]

I agree, it would be handy.

[HelpBot3000]

It's been discussed. I'll mention it, I agree it would be very helpful. The only alternative I can think is to tape a paper ruler to the monitor. lol

[cnsranch]

It's been discussed. I'll mention it, I agree it would be very helpful. The only alternative I can think is to tape a paper ruler to the monitor. lol

Just don't start using Wite-Out

[Audie]

Just don't start using Wite-Out

Oh my CNS....wite-out?? Help?

LMAO

[jcorder]

ok, I made a ruler on an 8 /12 by 11 sheet of paper and now I can't see the darn screen! Can someone tap out directions of what I do next?

Oh yea, TAP LOUD the machine is running!

[fwharris]

Use an extra fine tip sharpie to draw the ruler on your screen.

[Dan-Woodman]

Sometimes if I'm spacing things in designer , I'll just draw a line then type in the dimension I want in the box.
later Daniel