Is there any measuring tools within 3ds max?

[Rattlehead]

Hello, I would like to know if you can measure objects in 3dsmax/gmax, like measuring the sides for example. Is it possible?

[toprob]

Do you mean like a tape measure?
Look under Create | Helpers.
...in GMAX, anyway, can't speak for 3DS.

[Bambi_007]

Tools menu --- >> Measure Distance

The Measure Distance tool lets you quickly calculate the distance between two points, using just two clicks. The calculated distance is displayed in display units in the status bar.


To measure the distance between two points:

Choose Tools menu Measure Distance.
Click in the viewport where you want to start measuring from.
Click again in the viewport where you want to measure to.

A distance is returned in the status bar. Additional information, detailing the distance along the X, Y, and Z coordinates is displayed as well.


I Hope this Helps?

Or you go to this side and have a look:

http://docs.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/15/E...ber=d30e269533

[Rattlehead]

Hey, thanks for the help guys(and girls?)

[Bambi_007]

Youre Welcome.

[Rattlehead]

Another question, can you measure the edges in 3ds max?

[Bambi_007]

I dont no what you mean. Sorry

[n4gix]

Originally Posted by Rattlehead

Another question, can you measure the edges in 3ds max?

Use the Helper previously mentioned! You can't simply select an edge and directly read it's length however, if that's what you are asking.

[Thunderbolt]

If you want to measure an edge, do the following:

As an edge always has to end points, toggle "Snaps" and enable "Snap to Vertex toggle" inside the snap menu.
Now select Tools -> Measure Distance as mentioned before and measure that edge - good luck