====== tool_image12 Ruler ======

> Allow users to measure the distance between two reference points.

===== Take a measurement based on two references =====

>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image12.png|tool_image12}};
>   - Left-click the first reference point and then the second one; or click the first reference points without releasing the mouse button, drag to the second one;
>   - Select the desired option in the dialog box. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image13.png|tool_image13}}

> **The information displayed includes:**

> Distance: Distance on a straight line between the two points;

> Distance X: Distance on the X axis between the two points.

> Distance Y: Distance on the Y axis between the two points.

> Angle: The Angle formed by the line created by the two points and the X axis.

> Opening: The Opening calculation of the angle formed by the line created by the two points and the X axis.

> The //Copy// button copies the selected values to the clipboard other applications. Users can select the desired values.

> Users can keep the dialogs open and take measure on another piece.Two dialogs appear and allow users to compare the measurement.

{{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image14.png|tool_image14}}