Perimeter Tool

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Perimeter Tool


 

Editor-Icon Perimeter Tool

 


 

Click Perimeter Tool to measure the distance between multiple points:

 

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Figure 1. Tools Tab Submenu. Perimeter Tool

 

When the Perimeter Tool is selected the pointer will become a crosshairs icon. Click to designate a starting point from which to measure. A red line will appear and the Perimeter Tool information box will be displayed in the lower right corner of the active window. This box will update as the tool is used. Drag the crosshairs to the location to which the first measurement is to be made. Click again to define the first line of the perimeter. Repeat the process until the perimeter is complete and then double-click to define the final point. When a final point is established a pop-up note is created automatically for the perimeter line and further options are enabled:

 

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Figure 2. Perimeter Tool Example

 

The Perimeter Tool calculates the distance measured according to the active scale. The Scale option in the Properties Toolbar is used to determine the active scale.

Click and drag the perimeter line to reposition it. The circle at the center can also be used for this purpose.

Click and drag the outer control points to resize the perimeter line.

Click and drag the inner control points to reshape the perimeter line.

Click and drag the green control point at the top to rotate the perimeter line. Hold down Shift to rotate at increments of fifteen degrees.

Use the arrow keys to reposition perimeter lines.

Use the editing aids detailed here to assist in the precise placement of perimeter lines.

Hold down Shift to create perimeter lines at increments of fifteen degrees.

Right-click perimeter lines for further options. See here for an explanation of these options.

When the Perimeter Tool is selected, the following options are enabled in the Properties Toolbar:

Fill Color determines the fill color of the Line Starting/Ending Styles, detailed below, when closed-shape options are used.

Stroke Color determines the color of lines.

Border Style determines the style of lines.

Border Width determines the size of the Line Starting/Ending Styles, detailed below.

Line Starting Style determines the style used at the start of lines.

Line Ending Style determines the style used at the end of lines.

Opacity determines the level of transparency in lines.

Blend Mode determines the manner in which lines blend with underlying content. These options are explained here.

The Scale number boxes can be used to determine the scale of selected objects. Alternatively, click Scale to select/manage predefined scales or calibrate a new scale.

Keep Selected determines whether or not the Perimeter Tool remains selected after a line has been created. If this option is enabled then the tool will remain selected and can be used to create several lines consecutively. If this option is not enabled then PDF-XChange Editor will revert to the designated default tool immediately after creating the line.

Exclusive Mode simplifies the process of using the Perimeter Tool. When Exclusive Mode is enabled, the pointer ignores all interactive elements of documents other than base content. This makes it possible to create perimeter lines on areas that overlap with other content without the risk of accidentally selecting undesired items. When Exclusive Mode is disabled, the pointer recognizes and interacts with all underlying elements in the standard manner.

Click Properties to view/edit the Perimeter Tool Properties pane. See here for information on tool properties.

The Comment Styles Palette can be used to save customized perimeter line styles for subsequent use. Right-click the Perimeter Tool icon in the Commenting Toolbar to view existing styles and/or access the Comment Styles Palette.