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Expect a function to measure the distance between any two points on the screen in the "screen ruler". #21334

Open Firsgith opened 2 years ago

Firsgith commented 2 years ago

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Expect a function to measure the distance between any two points on the screen in the "screen ruler".The current screen ruler function only includes distance measurement in rectangular, vertical and horizontal directions, but not in diagonal lines, or the distance between two points.

Scenario when this would be used?

This function is required for graphic design related work.Unfortunately, we have not been able to find any screen ruler on the web that does this, whether it is free or paid.

Supporting information

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Jay-o-Way commented 1 year ago

So, when a line goes diagonal, Pythagoras should be used, right?

michael-hawker commented 1 year ago

@Jay-o-Way could be nice to show the whole triangle with both the direct distance between the points as well as the vertical/horizontal offsets. Or maybe there's two different tools one that's the direct line, and the other that's the full triangle, as sometimes you just want it all...