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[nicolo]

Jack,

   I saw this last year when you first posted it. Can you go through the steps on how you made up that scaled image with dimensions on it.


Thank you,
Nicolo

[Jack Zimmer]

Hi Nicolo,

The image for the measuring stick was make in TurboCAD. In model view set to 1:1 scale and feet and inches (metric for metric stick), I created a perfect 6" x 9' rectangle set to white.

Then I took the line tool and made lines to represent each of the marks that would be equal to 1'/ 1" / 1/2" ,
Then added scaled text to represent the number.
Saved as a jpg.

Jack

[caullystone]

Thanks for the idea..

When I get the time I plan to make an image from a 4m leveling staff as it will save having to zoom in and out so much as you can take reading from a distance.

Will post it when its done - unless anyone with more time beats me to it.

Just need to find a better resoution level pic to map onto the staff

[Les]

Jack
Just saw this.  Love it. Thanks  Used to draw walls to judge heights.