# Feature request - tape measure with guides

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [March 22, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207 "2022-03-22T12:58:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Casper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Casper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Casper)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207/1 "2022-03-22T12:58:49Z")

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I really like the tape measure tool in sketchup and I think it would make a nice addition to the shapr3D tool set. I primarily use tape measure tool to create guides at precise distances; this feature comes in handy in many different ways.

Currently I use the line tool as a substitute for the tape measure tool, but this also add to the work flow. That’s something that wouldn’t happen with a dedicated tool.

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**Author:** ![Rohan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/rohan/32/15410_2.png) [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207/2 "2022-03-22T13:46:53Z")

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Just select the edge which you want to measure and the dimensions will appear at the bottom.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/2/251961184210a942a47f5733bbb06fdfa93138ba.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Casper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Casper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Casper)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207/3 "2022-03-22T15:23:22Z")

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Thank you for the reply but I’m aware of this function in shapr3D, and it’s not what I meant by a tape measure tool.

I’m looking for a tool the will allow me to place guidelines (like in photoshop or illustrator) at precise distances. For example the guidelines would help with layout.

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**Author:** ![Bmwbikerdon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5e9695/32.png) [@Bmwbikerdon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bmwbikerdon)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207/4 "2022-03-22T19:01:31Z")

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I’m with Casper, a similar tape measure tool as in sketchbook would be a terrific enhancement in Shaper3D.  
While there are work arounds in Shaper3D to find a dimension of a line, tape measure tool is sooo…nice when doing design and layout.

Love Shaper3D on my IPad.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207/5 "2022-03-22T21:21:49Z")

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Now measure from the corner of the block to the edge of the roundy part on the other body (quickly and easily please. (Hence the need for a tape measure). 😁

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tape-measure-with-guides/18207/6 "2022-03-22T21:23:13Z")

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Oh and an angle measure as well. Reference lines that don’t affect the drawing would also be stellar.