Ruler (Measurement) tool in Affinity Photo !

[JohnMGD 1]

I have a question, is there also something like a measurement tool in Affinity Photo & Designer, like the Ruler tool in PS.???

If not can it be implemented in the next update of the program. TIA 

[Asha 54]

You can draw out a rectangle--before the mouse is released, the dimensions are shown near the cursor. It probably would be nice to have an official tool, though. I looked for one but didn't find it (in AP).

 

Workspace rulers are already available and can be turned on in the View menu.

[JohnMGD 1]

The purpose of my question about a "Ruler Tool" is so that I can re-scale objects in the program by measuring the object and than re-scale it to the dimensions and scale I like. It also would be handy to make a menu in "Document">"Resize Document">also in % !! I work a lot with drawings and graphics, and instead of using the oversized and overweighted PS I would like to do this in Affinity Photo, which has a much smaller footprint !!

[Oval 391]

It also would be handy to make a menu in "Document">"Resize Document">also in %

 

Input of xxx% is already possible and very handy. Why a new sub menu?

[Asha 54]

John--I am saying you can measure by drawing a rectangle across the dimensions of the object you are measuring. Just drag but don't release--you will see the measurements at the cursor.

[Dave Harris 1,202]

The Transform panel in the Studio will show the dimensions of the selected object. You can also use it to rescale objects.

[MEB 7,614]

Hi JohnMGD,

You can also perform math operations inside the input fields. I know it's not you are requesting here but it may help in some situations. Check Affinity Designer/Photo Help ▸ Workspace ▸ More ▸ Expressions for field input, for details about what expressions are supported.

[JohnMGD 1]

Thanks guys, but for the time being I will stay with PS. It is very hard to get rid of the old habit called PS ;)

[uwes 1]

I also need it, it's one of the things that prevent me from switching to affinity from ps

[AbePralle 0]

As a ruler I use the Pen Tool in line drawing mode and the Info window shows the orthogonal width and height as well as the length D (Distance?) of the line.