The polyruler annotation object (AnnPolyRulerObject) is an array of points that creates a sequence of joined rulers. The polyruler can be used to measure the distance of an irregularly shaped object.
Programmatically, the boundaries and location of the polyruler object can be controlled using the following properties:
In the automation mode, it is possible to calibrate a ruler so it displays a specific length. For more information, refer to Calibrating Ruler Annotation Objects.
The AnnPolyrulerObject class inherits a number of properties from the AnnDrawable class that provide support for font, pen and brush characteristics. These properties are listed below:
The name of the polyruler object can be controlled using the following properties, inherited from the AnnObject class:
The following properties may be used in transforming a polyruler annotation object:
The AnnPolyrulerObject class implements the IAnnRulerObject interface. This interface provides a number of ruler properties that control certain aspects of the rulers themselves and indicate which characteristics will be displayed on the ruler. These properties are listed below:
GaugeLength MeasurementUnit Precision RulerImplemented ShowGauge ShowLength ShowTickMarks TickMarksLength UnitAbbreviation
An object can be part of a group annotation object or part of a container object. It cannot be part of both a group and a container at the same time. The Container property and the Group property, both inherited from the AnnObject class, contain information on the container or the group to which the object belongs.
The following properties can also be used to programmatically set characteristics of an AnnPolyrulerObject class object:
For more information about the automated polyruler annotation object, refer to Annotation Objects - Automated Features and Automated Annotations - Ruler Tab.