As you say, it is barely noticeable. Moreover, it is very sensitive: it is enough to move the mouse of just one pixel and you miss it.
Maybe I just need to practice using it.

@alaX

Yes, I am aware of this. What I am referring to is creating a dimension between a wall and, say, a door: in this case if I am on the wall the above method produces the dimension of the whole wall, not just the portion I am looking for.

Given that ubuntu 16.04 is just two months old, I took for granted that the version from the repository was the latest.
My fault.

I will upgrade.

Thank you

Hi,

I am using sw3d to plan my new home and I really like it: I am doing quite a good job.

I only have a couple of problems with dimensions.

First, when I create a dimension (with magnetism on), magnetism doesn't work very well: I find it hard to stick to the exact position of the beginning of a ...

I have problem in using this plugin.
I am on ubuntu 16.04, SW3D v. 4.5
When I launch sw3d I get

$ sweethome3d
Java 3D: implicit antialiasing enabled
Invalid plug-in jar:file:/home/me/.eteks/sweethome3d/plugins/AdvancedEditing.sh3p!/META-INF%2FApplicationPlugin.properties:
Not compatible application ...