I have an odd problem that I haven't seen before. The file in question was supplied to me in DWG-format.
When taking measurements in the file, or drawing lines, I don't get the same distance for distances with identical measures depending on if I draw/measure with snap or without (free).
Please see below screenshot. Lines are obviously almost identical in length, but differ -- a lot!
I attach a dxf-file demonstrating the problem.
Might this be a bug, or has it got something to do with the file itself?
I'd be very happy for every suggestion or workaround to try.
I've tried to import the drawing into a new drawing, but the problem seems to come with then as well.
Operating system: Linux
Qcad version: 3.26.4
Measurements taken with and without snap not equal on identical distance
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Measurements taken with and without snap not equal on identical distance
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Re: Measurements taken with and without snap not equal on identical distance
The drawing has Z coordinates (3D). A measurement with snap takes these into account, a freehand measurement doesn't.
Try:
Misc > Modify > Flatten Drawing to 2D
Try:
Misc > Modify > Flatten Drawing to 2D
Re: Measurements taken with and without snap not equal on identical distance
Thanks! That's it.
How can I find out that it has z-coordinates?
How can I find out that it has z-coordinates?
Re: Measurements taken with and without snap not equal on identical distance
You can enable Z coordinates in the property editor under:
Edit > Application Preferences > Widgets > Property Editor
Edit > Application Preferences > Widgets > Property Editor