Unlocking the Dimensions of Your Diagram Shapes in LucidApp

Yair Nevet
2 min readDec 12, 2023

Recently, I engaged in High-Level Design (HLD) work as part of my professional responsibilities. During this process, I encountered a challenge where I needed to identify specific shapes’ sizes for the purpose of making accurate matches and alignments within my diagram.

Despite conducting online searches and consulting ChatGPT, I was unable to find a solution that met my requirements. Consequently, I resorted to an alternative method, albeit less ideal, to achieve my goals.

However, during a subsequent review of my diagram, I stumbled upon a unique icon that looks like a rifle target on the top bar that initially seemed unfamiliar. Upon closer inspection, I realized that this icon provided the solution I had been seeking earlier, and it proved to be incredibly useful.

For those grappling with the task of determining the dimensions of shapes, I recommend utilizing this feature in your next project. Simply select the desired shape and click on the designated icon at the top, and the dimensions will promptly appear, streamlining the process significantly.

Take a look:

Lucid App’s Shape Options icon

Upon clicking it after selecting a shape, you will observe the following:

Selected shape dimensions panel on Lucid App
Selected shape dimensions panel on Lucid App

Happy crafting of your diagrams!

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