How to measure dimensions in a render or vector view?

**flinchlock** · 03-12-2008, 01:48 PM

The title says it all => How to measure dimensions in a render or vector view?

How can I measure stair headroom to make sure they have the code minimum of 6' 8"?

Mike

**daydreamer** · 03-12-2008, 01:54 PM

If you want a real simple down and dirty way to measure it.

Make a soffit the width of the stairs and make it 6'8" in height.

From the camera view move it onto the stair that you want to measure.

**flinchlock** · 03-13-2008, 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by daydreamer

If you want a real simple down and dirty way to measure it.

Make a soffit the width of the stairs and make it 6'8" in height.

From the camera view move it onto the stair that you want to measure.

I can not thank you enough for this suggestion!

I will be using the wounderful soffit for all kinds of 3d visual measuring.

THANKS,
Mike

**daydreamer** · 03-13-2008, 03:24 AM

You're welcome...
It's a handy tool and design element.

**Larry** · 03-13-2008, 05:56 AM

I would have rendered it into a jpg and added measurements from the CAD dept.

**flinchlock** · 03-13-2008, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Larry

I would have rendered it into a jpg and added measurements from the CAD dept.

What? (That is newbie for more details. What is the CAD dept? etc)

Mike

**Larry** · 03-13-2008, 06:05 AM

Sorry.The CAD button has dimensions as a subtool button. These dimensions can be placed on the 3D rendering under the print menu (I think...been a while)

**flinchlock** · 03-13-2008, 06:09 AM

When I Vector Full Camera or Render Full Camera, all the CAD buttons are dim.

Mike

**Allen42ACJ** · 03-13-2008, 06:12 AM

You can export it as a DFX current view,then import it back to dimension it..
Like doing a view to cad in Chief..

**Larry** · 03-13-2008, 06:14 AM

Use vector>backclipped view (text menu dropdown)

This will get you a nice slice of the house that will get you right into where you want to go.

Now
Cad>cad mode on>dimension (look for the ruler button)

**flinchlock** · 03-13-2008, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Allen42ACJ

You can export it as a DFX current view,then import it back to dimension it.

Originally Posted by Larry

Use vector>backclipped view (text menu dropdown)

This will get you a nice slice of the house that will get you right into where you want to go.

Now
Cad>cad mode on>dimension (look for the ruler button)

Since I do not want to be banded...

Those are [.......] neat!

THANKS,
Mike

**Allen42ACJ** · 03-13-2008, 06:19 AM

Glad you like it..

**daydreamer** · 03-13-2008, 06:28 AM

Hi Mike,

The soffit as I said was quick and dirty method.

See this thread post #2:
http://hometalk.homedesignersoftware...tor+dimensions

**flinchlock** · 03-13-2008, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by daydreamer

The soffit as I said was quick and dirty method.

Yup, like that very much!

See this thread post #2:
http://hometalk.homedesignersoftware...tor+dimensions

Since I do not want to be banded... etc

THANKS,
Mike

**Larry** · 03-14-2008, 06:46 AM

Ohhhh...Ohhhh (don't have to pee) Just thought of a cool idea for future versions. Cursor with dimension marks on the lines.

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