[Convenient tricks that can be used with iPhone] The iPhone's "Measurement" app is super excellent!AR can measure the angle and length

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　The iPhone and iPad have many functions, but are they used well? The processes that have been working so far may be easier with a small operation. In this series, we will introduce the convenient tricks (tips) of such iOS devices, so please use it. This time, I will introduce the technique of the "measurement" app. [Image] How to use the "measurement" application that can easily measure the length of things with AR The iPhone has various apps as standard equipment, but some are not well known. The "measurement" app introduced this time is such a thing. It is an application that can measure the length and size using an iPhone camera. The size of the box can be easily measured. You can also measure the inclination using the sensor in the iPhone. Let's introduce how to use it. The "Measurement" app is located in the "utility" on the second screen of the home screen in the initial setting. Tap and open the camera, so turn the camera to what you want to measure. The first is measurement of length. A measurement point surrounded by a circle is displayed in the middle of the screen, so put that point on the object you want to measure the length and tap " +". If you move the camera at another end of the object, the line extends like a suusul and a major from the place where " +" is tapped earlier. After repeating the measurement points on the other side, tap " +" again. The length is now measured. At the same time, if there is a part you want to measure, repeat the measurement points at the end of the place you want to measure and tap " +". Move to one end and tap " +". You can now measure the vertical and horizontal size of the same place. In this state, tap the shutter button on the right side of the " +" button to take a picture with the measurement result. The great thing about the "Measurement" app is that you can check the situation with a video with a line indicating the length on the object on the screen. It is due to a user interface that uses "extended reality (AR)" that overlaps virtual visual information to the actual landscape. Next, let's measure the size of the box. Tap the "trash can" button at the top right of the screen to clear the measurement result, so turn the iPhone camera in the box as before. If you recognize well, a rectangular line will appear on the top of the box. When the " +" button comes out of "Add a rectangle", tap " +". This was able to measure the vertical and horizontal size of the box at once. The area on the top is also calculated and displayed. The "Measurement" app can measure not only the length but also the inclination. Let's tap the "level instrument" at the bottom right of the screen. This time, two white circles were shown on the screen. If you move the iPhone as it is and move it horizontally, the closer the horizontal, the closer the two white circles approach. At the same time, the value of the angle displayed in the center also changes. As you can see, it is working as a level to measure horizontal. When it becomes horizontally, the screen becomes green, so you can see at a glance. This time, let's make the iPhone stand, not horizontal. The display changes and the design is like a horizontal line. When the iPhone is tilted to the left and right, the horizontal line tilts and the numbers change. This is also a green when it is perfect, the screen will be green and let me know. The relative value of the inclination can be measured in the level. If you tap the screen, the display will change to red, so if you tilt the iPhone from there, you can see the relative angle. This is also a useful function. The "measurement" app is measured for various purposes, such as measuring the height of the desk and table, measuring the size of the window frame to know the size of the curtain, and examining the size of the box when putting out luggage by courier. Can be used. It can also be used when you want to decorate posters and pictures straight on the wall. A "measurement" app that is useful in everyday life. If you haven't opened it yet, why not try the app with this opportunity?

Shigeru Matsuyama