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Measuring & snapping

Measure mode reports distances between points. Snap labels report alignment while you drag. This page covers both.

Measure mode: the band offers Exit Measure, Units in mm, Clear Measurements, and the coach line says drag the Pencil between two points to measure
Measure mode: the band carries Exit Measure, Units and Clear Measurements, and the coach line describes the gesture. Units follow your workspace setting.
  1. Measure

    Enter Measure and tap between points, pad to pad, edge to edge. Your units, mm or mils.

  2. Watch the snap labels

    While dragging a part, labels state what aligned to what, such as “Centre → U3” or “Left edge → board edge”. The Legal Grid does the equivalent for copper: it shows where this net, at this width, is allowed, and snaps to it.