Measurement Tools
) and the Protractor tool (
), you can add a level of precision to your models by including accurate measurements when creating geometry. For more tips on using these measurement tools in your models, see Precise Modeling with Measurements. Tape Measure
The Tape Measure tool helps you measure distances. In SketchUp for iPad, the Tape Measure tool has the following optional tool modes:
Guides – Tap the arrow under the Tape Measure tool to show the guide modes:
- Create Guide Points (
) – Temporary reference spots in your model, helping you align, measure, or position objects with precision. Guide points are single points that you can use for inference while drawing or modeling. - Create Guides (
) – Lets you place temporary reference lines, called guide lines, in your model. Note: Learn more about the Guide modes in Using Guides.
Inference Locks - Activating one of these optional tool modes restricts drawing to a specific inference point:
- Lock X (
) - The X axis or Red plane. - Lock Y (
) - The Y axis or Green plane. - Lock Z (
) - The Z axis or Blue plane. - Lock Parallel (
) - Parallel to a selection or the last line drawn. - Lock Perpendicular (
) - Perpendicular to a selection or the last line drawn.
The Tape Measure tool works just like the Line tool. See Input Method section in Line Tool for more information on how to use the Tape Measure tool with the different iPad input methods.
Protractor
The Protractor tool helps you create accurate angles in your model or measure existing angles. The Protractor tool does not have any optional tool modes.
Note: After choosing the Protractor tool, you can use one of the iPad input methods in either the Just Draw or Click Move Click mode.
Mouse or Touchpad
To use the Protractor tool with a mouse or touchpad:
Select the Protractor tool.
Tap and release to set the center of the arc.
Tap again at the desired radius.
Move to your desired arc length.
Multitouch or Apple Pencil
To use the Protractor tool with multitouch or an Apple Pencil:
Long press to set the center of the arc.
Drag and release at your desired radius.
Long press again and drag to determine the angle and create your arc.