Measuring Tool

The "tape measure" measuring tool makes it possible to explore a web based 3D model and find out dimensions, clearences, and other important spatial information. This makes it possible for architects to communicate structural dimensions, for interior designers to communicate the dimensions of interior furnishings and for engineers to communicate the sizes of parts and mechanical equipment.

The "Tape Measure" Button

To use the tape measure, press the tape measure button, then click on a point in the scene and drag the mouse to another point. The tape measure in the scene will show you the span that you are measuring and the distance between the two points will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the 3D window.





	The Measuring Tool

Examples:

The following examples are Hypercosm interactive 3D simulations that you can experience right in your web browser.

To view these examples, you must first install the Hypercosm Player. If you don't have the Hypercosm Player already installed, you can download it here.

Measure the Wheelbase of a BMW

Measure the Height or Width of the Eiffel Tower