Get Length

Use Get Length  on the View tab (and on the Modify tab) to measure the distance between any two points on an embroidery. Click the Get Length icon  and the mouse pointer changes to the Measure pointer . Then click and drag a line across the embroidery. The length of the line is displayed.

For example, use this to obtain the width of a column of stitches or the distance between lines of stitching.

The length is shown in millimeters or inches, according to the setting for Show Measurements in mySewnet™ Configure. The alternative units are shown in parentheses.

Shortcuts

• View or Modify Tab:

  

• Keys: Alt, V, L; Alt, M, L

Measure Part of an Embroidery

1. Click the Get Length icon. The pointer changes to the measure pointer

   

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2. Click and drag across the part of an embroidery you want to measure.



 

3. Read, and if desired, make a note of the number.

4. Repeat the click and drag to measure any other distances, as required.

5. Right-click to deselect the function.

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