Introduction of MB-Ruler

The distances can be measured in pixel (default), cm, inch, points or twips - or you define your own distance unit. For cm, inch, points or twips, you have to edit the monitor size in the options window.
The angles can be measured in degrees [0..359] (default) or radiant [0..2*PI]. Measure direction and origin can be chosen.

You can also add points and lines to the desktop.

This screenshot shows you a typical view of MB-Ruler, where the basic functions are explained.

A click with the right mouse button on the MB-Ruler symbol in the TNA opens a popup menu with the options menu item.
In the options window, you can modify the size of the ruler, its color, the distance and angle unit your monitor size and the angles, to which the ruler should snap, when you rotate it.
This introduction will appear every time you start MB-Ruler until you have opened the options popup menu for the first time.

Define your own distance unit
Follow theses steps to define your own distance unit:

• Choose the menu item Define Scale in the popup menu


• Click on the start point of your reference line


• Click on the end point of your reference line


• Select the length of your reference line (1,2,5,10,20,50,100,200,500,1000,2000,5000)

new in version 1.0:
temporary items
more options for for measuring angles

new in version 0.93:
installation routine
german version

new in version 0.92:
measure distance in points and twips
hints box on program start

new in version 0.91:
you can define your own distance units
smoother cursor icons