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September 13, 2017
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Is it possible to measure two lines simultaneously in photoshop?

  • September 13, 2017
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How do I measure two separate lines simultaneously in photoshop?

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    docmak2017
    docmak2017Author
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    September 14, 2017

    Many thanks guys.

    But my question remains unanswered !!

    How to measure the distance from "A" to "C" and "B" to "D" simultaneously?? And the line "A" to "C" is tilted (not in 'X' axis). Image attached.

      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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      September 14, 2017
      How to measure the distance from "A" to "C" and "B" to "D" simultaneously??

      How exactly do you define two lines simultaneously?

      Presumably you define one line after the other so what is the problem about getting one reading after the other?

      How exactly do you set up the lines and in what form do you need the values?

      A Scripting solution might be possible.

      Photoshop Scripting

      docmak2017
      docmak2017Author
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      September 14, 2017

      Thanking you for taking time to help me out.

      "B" is a point in the line "A" to "C". If I draw it separately, I won't get the point "B" in the line "A" to "C". (Instead I may be taking some other point). So I need the line "A" to "C", so that I can draw the line "D" to "B". Hope its clear now.

      Vishu_Aggarwal
      Vishu_Aggarwal
      Participating Frequently
      September 13, 2017

      You can not do two measurements at the same time..however you can first record the horizontal length in Measurement Log panel and then record the vertical length in Measurement Log panel. Then you can manually add two values to get the total Measurement.

      Alternate of Ruler Tool can be the Rectangular Marquee Selection tool. Make the Selection of T using the Marquee selection tool and open the info panel from Main menu >  Window > info Panel.  Info Panel will show the W & H of Selection which is the same as Ruler tool Measurement.

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      Vishu AggarwalAdobe Certified Instructor, Professional and Expert
        Vishu_Aggarwal
        Vishu_Aggarwal
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        September 13, 2017

        You can log the Measures of Ruler Tool in the Measurement Log Panel. Accessible from Main Menu > Window > Measurement Log. You can use this panel to record your Measurements and even export in text file. This will let you compare the measurements of two lines.

        However, as per my understanding you can not create two Ruler measurements at the same time. Another work round could be use ALT key after drawing the ruler to create angle ruler for the another line. Once you record this in Measurement Log Panel It will show you three measurements - One for complete ruler and two different measurements for each angle.

        Screenshot for Reference -

        Vishu AggarwalAdobe Certified Instructor, Professional and Expert
          docmak2017
          docmak2017Author
          Participating Frequently
          September 13, 2017

          Many Thanks.

          But I need to measure 2 separate lines at the same time. for example ; How do I measure the horizontal and vertical length of the letter "T" at the same time? Is it possible.?

          angie_taylor
          angie_taylor
          Legend
          September 13, 2017

          Or . . . Select the letter T with the Magic Wand tool and then read the width and height from the Info panel;

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