FAQ

Q: How hard was it to develop such a product that inserts wooden rulers into computer programs?
A: It was a difficult thing to be researched. Many years have passed and many monitors were broken.

Q: How can I measure the sizes of the computer cards to check if the computer plays fair?
A: You could use a very expensive digital camera worth more than few thousands or our program.

Q: What button do I press for moving the Computer Ruler around if I am left-handed?
A: Well: that depends. You can try all mouse buttons gently dragging the mouse.

Q: How do I measure things up with the Computer Ruler?
A: Drag the ruler over the object to be measured and read the numbers on the ruler.

Q: Wouldn't it be easier to just scan a wooden ruler and measure with that?
A: No, and that's because the scales differ. Wooden rulers have usually inches instead of pixels.

Q: Where can I upload the results of my measurements?
A: Send your numbers (length, pixels, etc) along with details of the object to measure@ComputerRuler.com

Q: Will you disclose the results of the measurements to other people visiting the site?
A: Yes, usually we do this unless you specifically state in the email not to do this.

Q: May I measure realworld items with your computer ruler?
A: In a word: yes. All you have to do first is to scan, digitize or somehow insert the object in your PC.