Measurements
Measurements
Take precise measurements of distances, areas, and volumes directly in the 3D model.
Measurement tools
The measurements menu contains three tools:
- Distance - Measure straight lines between points
- Area - Measure flat surfaces
- Volume - Measure cubic spaces
All measurements are taken in the project’s units.
Distance measurement
Measure the linear distance between two or more points in the model.
How to measure
- Click the measurements menu () on the toolbar
- Select Distance
- Left click on the first point
- Left click on the second point
- The distance between both points is displayed
Continuous measurements
You can continue clicking to add more points:
- Each new click creates a line from the previous point
- The accumulated distance is shown in the model
- Press Escape or right click to finish
Interpret results
- Number on blue line - Distance of current segment
- Total - Total length is shown in the panel
Use cases
- Distance between elements
- Width of spaces
- Length of paths
- Separation between components
Area measurement
Measure the surface of polygons in the model.
How to measure area
- Click the measurements menu ()
- Select Area
- Left click for each polygon vertex
Automatic closure
The system allows automatic polygon closure when:
- You have at least 3 points
- The cursor is near the first point
- The first point turns green
To close:
- Click on the first green point
- Or press Enter
- Or right click
Visualization
- Blue polygon - Area outline
- Semi-transparent surface - Measured zone
- Number - Total area in units²
Use cases
- Floor surface area
- Wall area
- Ceiling area
- Specific space zones
Volume measurement
Measure the cubic space of elements or areas.
How to measure volume
- Click the measurements menu ()
- Select Volume
- Define the measurement box by clicking points
Measurement methods
Method 1: Rectangular box
- Click on opposite points to define a box
- Ideal for regular spaces
Method 2: Extruded polygon
- Similar to area, but in 3D
- Define base and height
Visualization
- Semi-transparent box - Measured volume
- Number - Volume in units³
- Colored edges - Volume boundaries
Use cases
- Room volume
- Storage capacity
- HVAC spaces
- Demolition volumes
Managing measurements
Delete current measurement
To remove the measurement you’re taking:
- Press Escape
- Or right click
- Or select “Cancel”
Clear all measurements
To clean the canvas of all measurements:
- Click the measurements menu ()
- Select Clear measurements ()
View history
Recent measurements are saved in the side panel for quick reference.
Measurement tips
- Zoom for precision - Zoom in before creating measurement points
- Use grid - If available, it helps with precision
- Measure in orthographic view - More precise for technical measurements
- Note values - Screenshot or note important results
- Verify units - Ensure project units are correct
Units of measurement
The system uses the units configured in your project:
- Meters (m, m², m³)
- Feet (ft, ft², ft³)
- Millimeters (mm, mm², mm³)
- Other custom units
To change units: Check project settings.
Precision
Measurements have a precision of 2 decimal places.
- Length: ±0.01 units
- Area: ±0.01 units²
- Volume: ±0.01 units³
For critical measurements, verify with the source model.
Common issues
Measurements are not clearly visible
Solutions:
- Increase zoom to see numbers clearly
- Switch visualization mode (perspective ↔ orthographic)
- Make sure background isn’t too dark
Numbers are in wrong position
Solutions:
- Labels position automatically
- Try measuring from different angles
- Zoom in for better visualization
Are measurements accurate?
Yes, the system measures based on 3D model coordinates. However:
- Verify the model is at correct scale
- Confirm project units
- Validate with source model for critical measurements
Measurements in BIM are a powerful tool for project analysis and validation!