Why does the measurement tool not snap to vertices?

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I want to know the width of an edge. So I tried to use the measurement tool and select two vertices. But to my surprise, it did not snap. Why doesn't the measurement tool snap to the vertices when I enable the snapping to vertices option?

See also: https://youtu.be/aIFSPqxgq0s

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 15 '20 at 11:24

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Hold Ctrl to enable snapping.
The Measure tool only snaps to vertices and edges.

Notice the bottom status bar gives you all available commands

answered Jul 15 '20 at 11:24

jachym michal

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snapping is already on why should I have to hold control? – Unknow0059 Jan 12 '24 at 08:43
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Hi @Unknow0059 :). In earlier versions (this post is 3 years old) mesaure tool did not snap unless you held 'Ctrl'. It does now, so this answer is obsolete for current versions :). – jachym michal Jan 12 '24 at 09:10

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 29 '22 at 11:18

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You may have encountered a known Blender bug. You cannot snap to INTERNAL points, even if you can see them with X-Ray or by hiding part of the object.

answered Dec 29 '22 at 11:18

German Kut

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 29 '22 at 12:01

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In addition to the answers provided, you can also easily see the length of an edge if you tick Edge Length at the bottom of the Overlays list. Then select the edge to see its length.

answered Dec 29 '22 at 12:01

Harry McKenzie

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Why does the measurement tool not snap to vertices?

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