PDF MEASURING TOOL
Speed up measurements with a PDF measuring tool
Enhance your app with precise measurement tools for distance, perimeter, and area calculations. Calibrate scales, magnify details, and simplify interpretation with callout annotations, fractional measurements, and dual metric and imperial units. Whether you’re reviewing CAD drawings, blueprints, or technical schematics, our PDF measurement tool ensures accuracy and efficiency.
How it works
Measure technical drawings
Integrate PDF measuring tools into your toolbar and give your users access to dimensional tools to measure distance, perimeter, and area. A magnifying glass and scale calibration ensure your measurements are precise.
step 1
Configure scale and precision by setting real-world length equivalencies for the page or a drawn line.
Step 2
Set the desired scale and display a secondary unit of measurement.
step 3
Choose a measuring tool to measure area, distance, or perimeter in your drawings or blueprints.
KEY FEATURES
Intuitive PDF measuring tools
Properly measure PDFs using accurate measuring tools that allow users to create, edit, calibrate, and share dimension measurements with ease. The measurement menu provides instant access to previous measurements, and the measurement lines remain visible until manually reset, ensuring critical calculations aren’t lost.
Distance
Enable users to take length, width, and height measurements of an object on a page with the distance measurement tool, and display calculated values consistently, regardless of the measurement annotation size.
Enable users to take length, width, and height measurements of an object on a page with the distance measurement tool, and display calculated values consistently, regardless of the measurement annotation size.
Perimeter measure
Let users calculate the length of all sides of a measured object on a page with the perimeter measurement tool, and automatically close perimeters and polylines with the snap-to-close feature.
Let users calculate the length of all sides of a measured object on a page with the perimeter measurement tool, and automatically close perimeters and polylines with the snap-to-close feature.
Set scale and value precision
Individually adjust measurement precision and scale using the annotation inspector or via the API, while enhancing calibration with multiple scales, metric and imperial units, and fractional measurements.
Individually adjust measurement precision and scale using the annotation inspector or via the API, while enhancing calibration with multiple scales, metric and imperial units, and fractional measurements.
Benefits
Accelerate project planning
Enable teams to measure distance, area, and perimeter directly in your app — no third-party tools required. Users can interact with the measuring toolbar to choose between multiple measurement types, including measuring distances between two points, measuring areas, and calculating perimeters. The tool also provides onscreen instructions to guide users through the measurement process, ensuring an intuitive experience for both beginners and professionals. With the dropdown menu, users can quickly switch between measurement modes or adjust line colors for better visibility.
Seamless collaboration
Sync measurements across devices and enable real-time discussions on project plans and technical drawings. Our PDF measuring tool enables users to export measurement data into other formats, allowing seamless integration with survey data, architectural plans, and engineering reports. With a focus on precision, our tool ensures professionals can confidently measure PDF drawings and maintain accurate documentation.
Precision for takeoffs and evaluations
Measure plans electronically to determine material needs and compare real-world results to blueprints. Accuracy in measurement is non-negotiable in industries such as construction, engineering, and urban planning, and our perimeter tool eliminates the need for manual calculations or physical printouts, allowing teams to measure areas, measure lengths, and verify dimensions directly within digital PDFs. Whether you need to measure objects on technical schematics or verify room layouts in architectural blueprints, our distance tool delivers the accuracy and flexibility needed for modern measurement workflows.
Frequently asked questions
How do I integrate Nutrient’s iOS PDF SDK into my application?
To integrate Nutrient’s iOS PDF SDK, you can use Swift Package Manager, CocoaPods, or manual installation methods. Each approach is detailed in our getting started guide, providing step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth setup.
How can I customize the PDF viewer’s user interface?
Nutrient’s iOS PDF SDK offers a highly customizable UI, allowing you to hide or add buttons, adjust themes, and match the look and feel of your application. Detailed guidance on UI customization is available in our viewer guide.
What licensing options are available for Nutrient’s iOS PDF SDK?
Our SDK is licensed on a subscription basis, tailored to accommodate various project sizes and requirements. Licenses are issued per explicit bundle ID, with provisions for additional bundle IDs for beta testing.
Knowledge center
Enhancing precision in document workflows with a PDF measuring tool
Integrating a PDF measuring tool into your application can significantly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of working with technical documents, such as blueprints, CAD drawings, and schematics. This section will explore the essentials of PDF measuring tools to guide you through this integration.
What is a PDF measuring tool?
A PDF measuring tool is a specialized software component that enables users to measure distance, perimeter, and area directly within PDF documents. This functionality is particularly valuable in fields like architecture, engineering, and construction, where precise measurements are crucial.
How to choose the right PDF measuring tool
Selecting the appropriate PDF measuring tool involves evaluating several key factors:
- Accuracy and calibration — Ensure the tool allows for scale calibration to match real-world dimensions, providing precise measurements.
- Integration flexibility — The tool should seamlessly integrate with your existing application infrastructure and support multiple platforms.
- Customization options — Ability to customize measurement units, precision levels, and annotation styles to suit specific project needs.
What are the best solutions to solve my PDF measurement needs?
Various solutions are available to incorporate PDF measurement functionalities:
- Basic measurement tools — Suitable for simple measurement tasks but may lack advanced features and customization options.
- Advanced measurement SDKs — Ideal for applications requiring comprehensive measurement capabilities, including calibration, snapping, and support for multiple measurement types.
- Commercial SDKs — Provide robust features, dedicated support, and regular updates, ensuring reliability for professional applications.
What are the benefits of using Nutrient’s PDF measuring tool?
Choosing Nutrient’s PDF measuring tool offers several advantages:
- Comprehensive measurement capabilities — Enables users to measure distance, perimeter, and area directly within PDFs, enhancing document interaction.
- Scale calibration — Allows setting real-world length equivalencies for accurate measurements, ensuring precision in technical drawings.
- Magnification and snapping features — Provides a magnifying glass and snapping options to improve measurement accuracy, especially on complex documents.
- Cross-platform support — Compatible with various platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and more, facilitating versatile application development.
- User-friendly interface — Offers an intuitive UI with onscreen instructions, making it accessible for both beginners and professionals.
How does Nutrient’s PDF measuring tool compare to other solutions?
While other PDF measuring tools may offer basic functionalities, Nutrient’s PDF measuring tool stands out with its advanced features, high performance, and focus on user experience. Its design prioritizes ease of use and seamless integration, making it a robust choice for applications aiming to enhance document measurement capabilities.
Integrating a PDF measuring tool into your application is a strategic move to boost functionality and user satisfaction. By carefully evaluating your needs and exploring available options, you can select a solution that not only meets your current requirements but also supports your application’s future growth and evolution.