In SimpliPlan, users can use the Chain measuring tool to make a series of simple measurements.
In Tools mode:
- Under Dimensions, click the Chain measuring icon:
- Move the mouse to the desired start point.
Note: A red square denotes the capture point. To place freely, hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard. - Left-click the desired start point.
- Move the mouse to the desired end point.
Note: A red square denotes the capture point. To place freely, hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard. - Left-click to confirm to end point.
Note: Users can right-click to undo. - The measurement can now be moved, for example outside the room.
Left-click to confirm where the measurement will be located. - The user can now make the next measurement in the chain, beginning where the previous measurement ended.
To confirm the measurement(s) and finish using the tool, click the Apply icon:
To undo a measurement, or to deselect the tool click the Undo / Cancel icon:
Note: To deselect the Chain measuring tool, press ESC on the keyboard.
To delete a measurement:
- Left-click the measurement value.
Note: The selected measurement value will be highlighted in red. - Press the Delete key on the keyboard.
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