Units of Measurement

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Vexy Lines allows you to work with different units of measurement depending on your project's requirements.

You can choose from:

  • Pixels (px): Ideal for screen-based design (web graphics, UI elements).
  • Millimeters (mm): Commonly used for print design, especially with metric standards (e.g., A4 paper).
  • Inches (in): Used for print design, particularly with US standards (e.g., Letter paper).
  • Points (pt): Often used in typography and print design (1 point = 1/72 inch).

Where Units Are Applied

The selected unit of measurement affects various parts of the Vexy Lines interface and workflow:

  • Parameter Input: Values for properties like size, position, stroke thickness, and fill intervals are entered and displayed in the chosen unit.
  • Rulers: If visible, the workspace rulers display increments based on the selected unit, aiding alignment.
    Workspace Ruler showing units
  • Meter Tool: Measurements taken with the Meter tool are reported in the selected unit.
    Meter Tool displaying measurements

Changing the Unit of Measurement

You can change the active unit for your current document easily:

  1. Open the Properties Panel.
  2. Scroll to locate the VIEW section (at the bottom of the properties list).
  3. Find the Units setting (or similar label).
  4. Select your desired unit from the dropdown menu.
    Units selection dropdown in the VIEW section of the Properties Panel

The interface elements and relevant property values will update immediately to reflect the newly selected unit.