The Laser (Ray Cast) feature uses perpendicular object snapping and allows you to take quick and accurate measurements. All the measurements you take are recorded in your Measurements Card tool. We'll cover the following:
Create Laser measurements
Click on the Measurements icon (Measurements Card will appear)
Click on the Ray Cast icon to activate (orange) the feature
(Click on it again to deactivate (grey) it)
Click on the model geometry to start locating points in the model
The measurement point is:
- Red when there is no perpendicular mesh
- Grey when you get a measurement from anywhere on the mesh
- Green when you snap onto a surface edgeThe measurement line is fixed with a measurement banner
Each created laser measurement appears in the Measurements card with the relevant distance displayed in the model or federation units. The selected total instantly updates based on the added or removed length
Change Length name
In the Measurements card, hover over the length name and click on the pen icon
Rename the length in the text editor and click on the Save icon
Click on the X button if you wish to cancel the renaming operation
Change Length colour
By default, all laser measurements have a dark blue colour
Click on the paint drop-down next to the length you wish to recolour
Choose a colour from the palette or enter a HEX colour code
Click on the green Save button
A new colour will apply to the measurement in the model
Remove Lengths
Click on the X icon next to each laser measurement to individually delete it from the Measurements card
Or click on small X in the measurements banner to delete the length directly in the model
Expand/Collapse lengths list
Click on the arrow icon button to expand and collapse the list of Laser measurement lengths created. This option is particularly useful when dealing with a large list of measurements
