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Add a Scale Bar to a 3D Slide [Beta]

Learn how to add and customize a scale bar on a 3D Slide.

Overview

Scale bars display real-world distance directly on your 3D Slide topography.

Distance is calculated from latitude and longitude coordinates, so the scale bar reflects accurate on-ground measurements at the displayed location.

Note: This article applies to VRIFY Present Beta, which includes features not available in VRIFY Present Legacy. View legacy instructions at Building 3D Presentations.


Step by Step Instructions

Adding a Scale Bar to a 3D Slide:

GIF of adding a scale bar to a 3D Slide

Add a Scale Bar

  1. Open the Add Objects & Files panel on the left side of the screen.

  2. Expand 3D Objects, then expand Scale Objects.

    Open 3D Objects folder
  3. Click the + icon next to Scale Bar to add it to the slide.

    plus icon


Customize a Scale Bar

  1. Open the Objects Settings panel on the right side of the screen.

  2. Select the Scale Bar name to open the Properties panel:

    Scale bar in Object Settings
  3. Adjust any of the following settings:

    • Unit System: Toggle between metric and imperial units.

    • Length Preset: Select a preset length or choose Custom to enter your own value

    • Base Color: Change the colour.

    • Height Offset: Move the scale bar vertically on the slide.

    • Rotation: Rotate the scale bar by degrees to adjust its orientation.

      Scale bar Properties panel
  4. To focus the camera on the scale bar, right-click the Scale Bar name in the Object Settings panel and select Focus:

    Focus


Additional Notes

  • Object customization saves automatically. To save your initial slide view, click Save Changes in the upper right when you are finished editing


Learn More

  • Add a 3D Slide

  • Add Legends to a 3D Slide


Still Have Questions?

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