Measurement in 3D

[mmyoung]

Could we have an option for the Measuring Tape that works in 3 dimensions?

I do this now by moving working planes around, but that is clumsy.

It would work with degree-1 NURBS, but the data from them does not provide the length of the curve. Seems like, in the case of degree-1 NURBS, it could.

thanks

[Ray Libby]

Maybe with the new Parasolids 3D engine it may happen.

[mike m oz]

Vectorbits Tape Measure Enhanced (10 Euros) measures in 2D and 3D.

Get precise information of our drawing.

It works in 2D/3D automatic modes.

Measure ∆X, ∆Y, lenght, angles, slope percentages, perimeter, area and print size in 2D.

Measure ∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z, azimut and elevation and 3D perimeter in 3D.

http://www.vectorbits.com/VectorBits/donationware/donationware.html

[MullinRJ]

Though not ideal, you can measure in 3D with the 3D Polygon tool. The length shows up interactively on the data bar. To get rid of the poly, you'll have to click again on the last point to end the tool then delete it.

Raymond

[mmyoung]

Ah, thank you Ray ? I didn't realize I had to make the secondary data fields appear in the data bar for it to appear, but there it is. Hitting Escape makes it go away.

I'll have to check out the Vectorbits site. Thank you Mike.

Edited January 27, 2009 by mmyoung

[AndiACD]

i'd like to see this as part of the VW tape too, Micheal, but like Raymond says there's a limited alternative option.

[billtheia]

I too would like to see 3d measuring (and dimensioning) built into VW.

[GWS]

me too!