XScope

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xScope
xScope icon
xScope's screen measuring function. Currently set to Safari on Mac OS X at 1024×768. The innermost rectangle represents the viewable content at the resolution and settings.
xScope's screen measuring function. Currently set to Safari on Mac OS X at 1024×768. The innermost rectangle represents the viewable content at the resolution and settings.
Developer: The Iconfactory
ARTIS Software
Latest release: 1.5 / 2006-03-23
OS: Mac OS X
Use: onscreen ruler
License: shareware
Website: http://iconfactory.com/software/xscope
The correct title of this article is xScope. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.

xScope is a utility by The Iconfactory & ARTIS Software that can measure any element displayed on screen. The idea behind the program is that designers can check the size of their work against real-world computer display measurements and be able to measure their work as well.

[edit] Features

  • Rulers — Adjustable length rulers that can be set at a variety of angles.
  • Screen — Shows a guide set at a specified resolution with an inner guide representing the viable area of a given web browser.
  • Loupe — An adjustable magnifying glass.
  • Guide — Set guide marks on the screen.
  • Frame — Construct rectangular frames on screen.
  • Crosshair — See the coordinates of the cursor.