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Measurements - Length
- Updated on 08 Apr 2022
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Add a New Length
- Add a Stage
- Click +Length
- Complete the required details
- (optional)Part number
- Measurement Description
- (optional) Unit cost and markup percentage
- Choose the Style Options
- (optional) Show Totals
Select Style Options including Number Format
Show Totals will only show the Run Total not Segment Totals
To display segment totals on the Plan, use the Ruler Tool or Text Tool
Number Formats include Metric (mm, cm, m) and Imperial (in, ft)
- Click Create to start measuring
or click Create & Add More Parts to add additional Parts and Labour to the Measurement
Stage Totals, Worksheet Totals, Formula and Parts will always be measured / calculated in the Measurement default of Metres or Feet
Number Formats chosen (eg. mm or in) will be displayed in Show Totals on the Plan Editor and Plan Exports only
Measuring a Length
To measure Lengths the Plan Scale needs to be set
Lengths can be measured using either Freeform or Square drawing mode.
Freeform Mode
By default, Freeform is selected
If not, click Square (drawing mode) then click Freeform
- Click to start
- Click again to change direction
Each click creates a point - Double-click to finish
- Click Done
Or click Edit to adjust the Length
- Hold CTRL/Command⌘ and press Z to undo the last point
- Hold SHIFT to position the line in 15-degree increments
Square Mode
- Click Freeform, then click Square
- Click on one corner to start
- Move the cursor to the diagonal corner
- Click again to complete the Length
- Click Done
Or Click Edit to adjust the measured Length
Hold SHIFT when measuring
Not holding SHIFT will allow you to draw rectangles
Editing a Length
- Press ESC to enter Select mode
- Zoom in on the Length you want to select
- Select a Length on the Plan
- To move: Click, hold and drag
Move several items at once, using the Select Tool - To add Drop / Wastage: Click Settings, then enter in the drop / wastage in Meters
- To lengthen or shorten: Click, hold and drag the blue square boxes
- To create another Vertex: Click, hold and drag a blue diamond
- To delete a square point: Hold CTRL(Command ⌘ on Mac) and click the blue square
- To edit the Measurement style: Click Settings , then click Style
Change the Stroke Colour, Line Style and Line Width for all Lengths associated to this Measurement
Choose to Show / Hide Totals: Choose Text size, Text Colour and Number Format for all associated Lengths for this Measurement
Number Formats include Metric (mm, cm, m) and Imperial (in, ft)
Stage Totals, Worksheet Totals, Formula and Parts will always be measured / calculated in the Measurement default of Metres or Feet
Number Formats chosen (eg. mm or in) will be displayed in Show Totals on the Plan Editor and Plan Exports only
- Reposition Length total Click, hold and drag
- Rotate Length total Click, hold and drag the rotation handle (blue dot)
Hold Shift to lock the angle in 45º increments (counter-clockwise) - To add additional Parts and Labour: Click Settings, then click Parts
- To add additional Lengths: Click +Length
- To Delete: Click Actions, then click Delete
- Click Save
To Cancel the changes click Cancel
Click, hold and drag the small diamond points on the selected Length
Actions Menu
Delete
Duplicate
Select all
Transfer
Rotate 90º
Adjust the Length's Total
Adding additional Lengths to either the Plan or the Project will not be reflected when the value is Adjusted
Editing Measurement Lengths will not be reflected when the value is Adjusted
Adjust the values of the Length's Project Total, Plan Total and individual runs.
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Select which value to adjust:
- The Project Total, click on the value;
- The Plan Total click on the values
or click Action Menu , then click Adjust - The Individual runs, Click on the values
or click Action Menu , then click Adjust
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Enter the new adjusted value
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Click Adjust
The asterisk (*) on the Length value means that the total has been adjusted
The hat (^) on the Measurement total means that it contains length(s) that have been adjusted
To remove an Adjusted Total:
- Click the adjusted value
- Clear the number in the Adjusted box
- Click Save
The measured quantity will no longer be locked or adjusted.
Measurement Actions
- Hide
Hide this Measurement from the Plan for easier viewing to add other Measurements - Rename
Change the Measurement name - Adjust
Adjust the Measurement value - Parts
Add Parts and Labour - Erase all
Remove all Lengths from the Plan - Delete
Remove the Measurement from the whole Project permanently
Supported Formula References
len
: is the actual and total of the Length you've measuredcount
: is the number of runs or individual Length Measurement'ssegment
: is the number of segments in all Length run or the times you clicked to change direction.
Deleting Lengths
- Press ESC to enter Select mode
- Zoom in on the Length you want to select
- Select the Length
- Click Actions
- Click Delete
- Hold CTRL/Command⌘ and press Z or
- Click Undo before leaving the Plan
Video Tutorial
You can also watch the video tutorial here:
FAQs
How can I measure the same item across the project instead of creating a new one?
A: You would do this by selecting Link from Worksheet when adding a Stage onto a new plan. You can then select the existing Stage from the first plans that you've worked on, and continue measuring the Parts that you need.
If you have already created a second Stage, unfortunately, you will not be able to merge Stages, only Transfer Measurements from one Stage to another.
Q: Is there a way to count each run on a Length Measurement?
e.g.: At the start and finish of each underground cable, I need to add a junction box, How can I know the total number of junction boxes that I need?
A: Yes, there is. Inside the Measurement you can add this Part and use the formula = count*2
. This will take the count of Lengths measured, times this by 2 to work out how many of these Parts are required.
Q: What is the difference between the Drop/Wastage setting and the Adjustment?
A: The Drop /Wastage value can only be applied to specific runs, while the Adjustment can be made either on the total Length Measurement or on individual runs.
The adjusted value entirely ignores the actual Measurement and locks the value you've defined, whereas the Drop/Wastage needs a variable (length measurement) so it can add its value to it.