[Plugin Release] Advanced Measurement Tool

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Overview

The Advanced Measurement Tool (AMT) extends the Unreal Editor with a suite of precise measurement utilities. Whether you need to measure the distance between two vertices, calculate the surface area of a complex floor plan, or check the bounding volume of an asset, AMT provides the tools you need directly in the viewport.

Current Version: v1.0
Supported Engine Versions: 5.0+

Features

:straight_ruler: Core Measurement Tools

  • Distance: Measure linear distance in 3D space. Includes ground projection (show horizontal distance) and slope angle display.
  • Angle: Measure the precise angle between any three points.
  • Area: Define complex polygons point-by-point to calculate surface area.
  • Volume:
    • Bounds Mode: Measure the Axis-Aligned Bounding Box (AABB) of any actor.
    • Geometry Mode: Calculate the exact geometric volume of static meshes.

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:magnet: Advanced Snapping

Precision is key. AMT includes a robust snapping system:

  • Grid Snap: Accurately snap to the editor grid spacing.
  • Vertex Snap: Snap to the nearest vertex of any static mesh.
  • Bounds Snap: Snap to the corners and center points of actor bounds.

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:bar_chart: Data Management

  • Measurement History: Automatically tracks your session’s measurements.
  • Import/Export: Save your measurements to JSON or CSV for external reporting and analysis.
  • Visual Customization: Fully configurable colors, line thickness, and font sizes to match your workflow.

Installation

  1. Close Unreal Editor.
  2. Download the AdvancedMeasurementTool folder.
  3. Copy it into your project’s Plugins directory (e.g., MyProject/Plugins/).
  4. Launch Unreal Editor.
  5. Go to Edit > Plugins and ensure Advanced Measurement Tool is enabled.

Usage Guide

Activation

Open the AMT Dashboard by clicking the Toolbar Button (Ruler Icon) or using the shortcut (default Shift + M).

Controls

Tool Shortcut Action
Distance D Click Start → Click End. Hold Shift to drag the end point.
Angle A Click Apex → Click Start → Click End.
Area R Click multiple points to define shape. Press Enter to close loop.
Volume V Hover over an actor and click to measure.
Clear Delete - Backspace Remove the currently hovered measurement.
Exit Tool Esc Stop the current measurement action.

Dashboard Overview

The main dashboard gives you quick access to:

  • Tool Selection: Switch between Distance, Angle, Area, and Volume modes.
  • Snapping Toggles: Quickly enable/disable Grid, Vertex, and Bounds snapping.
  • History: Review past measurements. Click the “Eye” icon to hide/show individual measurements.
  • Settings: Configure units (Metric/Imperial), colors, and more.

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Updates

This plugin includes an integrated Update Checker. It will automatically check for new versions on startup (configurable in Project Settings) and notify you if an update is available.

Developed by lAvArt Studio
www.lavartstudio.com
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