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# 1 08-12-2002 , 04:47 PM
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Edge length

Is there a way to find out how long a poly object edge is? is there some type of ruler for that?
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# 2 08-12-2002 , 07:04 PM
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there are measuring tools in the Create menu, I believe.
 
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Yup, use the Distance Tool under Create -> Measure Tools. Vertex snap to edge's vertices and you'll see the length of the edge.
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