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:
new in version 1.01:
bugfix - distance and angle was calculated wrong in some systems, when the taskbar was
located left or top
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
I use it after scanning an image.
This often is "angled" and I have to rotate it a bit (in PaintShopPro).
Here comes MB-ruler : I can see exactly how much degrees I have to rotate !
Thanks ! (Roelof B.)
Just what i was looking for!(user from Spain)
ich habe gerade ihr ge(o)niales Tool geladen und ausprobiert, und es hat mir
gut gefallen. (Uwe S.)
Your ruler is a very good help indeed! It's a beautiful simpel tool. (Truls W.)