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# Measure

## Overview

The measure tool displays the distance and bearing between two points in your image.

To measure, click and drag using Button1 between two points. Each point can be dragged to a new position.

## Measure Tool Options

Measure Tool Settings

Use Info Window

  The Use Info Window checkbox will toggle the sending of imformation to the Info Window Dialog .

## Additional Information

- The key combination: Ctrl-Button1 can be used to constrain the end points to a horizontal line. If needs require positioning without constraint, simply release Ctrl prior to releasing Button1.

- The key combination: Alt-Button1 can be used to constrain the end points to a vertical line. If needs require positioning without constraint, simply release Alt prior to releasing Button1.

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