Angle Finder / Angle Meter Workflow
If you want repeatable results, focus on baseline + alignment first. This workflow works for photos and diagrams.
What this workflow does
It turns “drag until it looks right” into a repeatable process: align the image, lock a baseline, then read the other side with snap or fine rotation.
Steps
- 1Align the image to a reference edgeUse rotation/flip and the grid to make one edge horizontal/vertical if possible.
- 2Set a baselineUse a guide line as a baseline direction when the image doesn’t have a clear edge.
- 3Choose 180° or 360° modeUse 360° for reflex angles (>180°) and keep the baseline direction consistent.
- 4Use snap for clean readingsTry common angles first. Switch to step snap (1°/5°/10°) or turn snap off for fine adjustment.
Tips that save time
- Zoom in when placing the vertex and baseline—small offsets matter.
- Use guides when measuring multiple edges so your reference stays stable.
- If snap feels wrong, confirm whether you are in common vs step mode.