To add text that will appear on the markup, enter it in the Label field of the Measurements tab.Ĭlick to define several points around the area.On the Measurements tab toolbar, click Area.Refer to the Working with Curved Markups section for more detail. The example below outlines the basic procedure using an Area Measurement. You can also configure Revu to draw using curves automatically in the Markup Preferences. Revu typically takes standard measurements in straight lines, but you can add arcs to those lines in order to measure curved areas easily. Length measurement arrows will automatically position themselves inside the extension lines when there is enough room, otherwise they will automatically position themselves outside the extension lines.Hold down SHIFT to draw lines that are at horizontal, vertical, or 45° angles.Click the end points of the desired length.In the example below, the text '6 inch tall' was entered. To add text that will appear on the markup, enter it in the Label field of the Measurements tab.This description will appear on the Markups list. Enter a description of the measurement in the Subject field of the Measurements tab.If it is not, the measurement will be temporary. In the Options section of the Measurements tab, ensure Make Annotation is checked. On the Measurements tab toolbar, click Length.

The Measurements tab becomes active and the most recently used measurement mode is enabled. For a multi-segment line, like an open perimeter, see Measuring Open Perimeters below. Length measurements, which calculate a single, linear measurement, are among the most common.

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