What is the "Page Grid Ruler" extension and how does it work?

This extension adds an interactive grid view to the active tab. Users can position and create rulers anywhere on the page, with pixel-based start and end point values. Furthermore, it provides the ruler's width and height information, along with a reference box positioned in the top-left corner of the window.

What's new in this version?

Please check the Logs section.

How can I create a ruler?

Begin by clicking the action button to have the extension place the grid view on the page. Next, use the mouse pointer to sketch the ruler. You can either click on the page to hide the ruler object or redraw it in a different location.

How can I hide the grid view?

You have two options to exit the grid view and return to regular browsing mode. You can either press the blue action button or bring the page into focus and press the Escape key.

What is the reason that this extension does not support "cm" or "mm" units?

The extension does not support "cm" or "mm" units because there isn't a precise method for converting the pixel unit to these measurements. While it's feasible to make an approximate conversion based on your screen's PPI (pixel density or screen resolution), this approximation lacks accuracy. Consequently, the current version of the extension does not include support for "cm" or "mm" units.

How can I change the grid dimensions on the fly?

In version 0.1.2 and beyond, you can adjust the grid size using your mouse wheel. It's important to note that this adjustment is temporary and won't be saved. Additionally, enabling this functionality prevents scrolling the page with the mouse wheel. If don't need this feature, it can be disabled via the right-click context menu on the action button. Disabling it restores the ability to vertically scroll the page using the mouse wheel.