How to Use the Dimension Tool
Add precise measurements to your designs to communicate spatial requirements and proportions accurately.
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Add precise measurements to your designs to communicate spatial requirements and proportions accurately.
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The Dimension Tool allows you to create accurate measurements on your Canvas, enabling you to document precise spatial relationships between objects, walls, and other elements in your design. Whether you're creating floor plans, furniture layouts, or space planning diagrams, the Dimension Tool helps communicate critical size information for your projects.
Open your Canvas project
Locate the Dimension Tool icon (ruler symbol) in the top toolbar
Click the icon to activate the Dimension Tool
When the Dimension Tool is active:
Click on your starting point
Move your cursor to the ending point (the tool will snap to key points on your canvas)
Click again to place the endpoint and create the dimension line
Drag the dimension to set length of extension lines and position dimension text
The measurement will automatically display in the current measurement units (feet and inches by default).
Each dimension consists of:
Dimension Line: The line that represents the measured distance
Extension Lines: Lines at each end that extend perpendicular from the measured points
Extension Point: Point at center of Dimension Line (when selected) to adjust extension distance
Dimension Text: Numerical value showing the precise distance
Control Points: When dimension is selected, small purple points to adjust measured distance
Select the dimension by clicking on it
Drag the central control point to adjust the position of the dimension line
The measurement will remain accurate while the line moves parallel to the measured distance
Select the dimension by clicking on it once
Click on the dimension a second time to activate the endpoint control points
Drag either end control point to change the measurement's start or end point
The measurement value will update in real-time to reflect the new distance
After creating a dimension, you can customize its appearance and behavior:
Access text size options from the bottom toolbar when a dimension is selected:
Small: Compact text size for tight spaces
Medium: Standard text size (default)
Large: Enhanced text visibility for presentations
Extra Large: Maximum text visibility
Custom Size: Enter specific text size (in points)
These options control only the size of the measurement text, not the dimension lines themselves.
Select a dimension
Use the font selector to choose from available fonts
Apply formatting options as needed
With a dimension selected, access the properties panel
Choose from color options to match your design scheme
Set text color separately from line color for better visibility
Use dimensions to:
Verify that furniture fits properly in a space
Ensure adequate clearance around objects
Document room sizes and wall lengths
Show distances between elements
Snap Points: Pay attention to the snap indicators that appear as you move your cursor - these ensure precise measurements
Alignment Guide: Dimensions will automatically align to horizontal or vertical when you hold the Shift key while creating them
Activate Dimension Tool
D
Cancel Dimension Creation
Esc
Delete Selected Dimension
Delete
