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Dimension Tool

The existing freeform dimension tool (shown in the illustration, the circled icon on the left) allows you to draw the measuring tool to any length, just by dragging your mouse.  This can result in your measurement showing fractions that you don't want.  You are able to resize the tool (Object-Scale), however this requires two steps.

Now for your convenience we have added a new dimension tool that will allow you to draw your tool to the exact discrete measurement that you want! 

1. First click on the new dimension tool icon.  See the circled icon on the right (marked discrete). 

2. Then click on the canvas.  The location on the canvas where you click with your mouse will mark the location on the canvas where one end of the tool will be positioned.

3. A pop-up Select Length window will appear, similar to what is shown on the right.  Here you will be able to specify the exact measurement of the dimension tool that you desire, including fractions.  Type in your number and click OK.

4. Then with your mouse draw the dimension tool, and it will reflect exactly the measurement that you specified! 

Many of our designers have requested this enhancement, and we are pleased to provide it!

As before, you can follow these simple drawing tips:

• Depress the CONTROL key (CTRL) on your keyboard to draw a perfectly horizontal or vertical line.  And you can also draw a line at a perfect 45 degree angle too.

• By drawing the line left to right, the dimension will appear below the line.  Draw right to left the dimension will appear above the line.  Draw top to bottom, the dimension appears to the left.  Draw bottom to top, the dimension appears to the right.