Measure Surface-to-Edge Distance with the Laser Tool

Procore Model Manager - Beta Access & Feedback

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Prevent spatial conflicts and rework on your project. Use the Laser tool to measure perpendicular distances from any surface to nearby edges or objects in your 3D model. This precision measurement helps you verify clearances, validate component placement, and confirm spatial relationships before construction begins.

Things to Consider

Prerequisites

Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open the federated project model, a project view, or a model file if you have permission.

  3. In the right toolbar, click the Measure Tools icon.

  4. Click Laser to activate the mode.

    Tip: Managing Your Changes

    Need to save your progress or exit without saving? To learn how, see How can I tell which tool is active in the Model Manager's right toolbar?

  5. Drag your cursor over any location on the model. Green lines appear to show the location's X, Y, and Z axes.

  6. Click a location on the 3D model to set the X, Y, and Z measurement points. The green lines change color:

    • Yellow: Horizontal (X-axis)

    • Red: Depth (Y-axis)

    • Blue: Vertical (Z-axis)

  7. Optional. Additional dimension options:

    1. Move a Dimension. To move a dimension, hover over it. Next, click and hold its Grab Bar (::) to drag it to a new position.

    2. Dimension Endpoints. Shapes indicate the type of point selected:

      1. Line: The dimension hits an edge.

      2. Circle: The dimension hits a surface.

    3. Endpoint Arrows. Directional arrows appear near each line's endpoint. Click an arrow to extend a dimension to the next surface or edge intersection.

    4. Remove a Dimension. Choose from these options:

      1. To remove all line segments, hover over the dimension and click the Delete icon.

      2. To remove a specific line segment, hover over a line and click the X next to the measurement's label.

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