Create grids and measure their distance easily.

Latest Version

Version
0.3.0
Update
October 16, 2024
Size
288KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
3.75522 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
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Grid Ruler Extension

It allows web developers to create vertical and horizontal grids, Photoshop style.

It has a ruler to measure distance between your grids too.

# How to use:

- click & drag from main vertical/horizontal ruler to create grid guides.
- click on intersection of vertical ruler and horizontal ruler to go into measurement mode.
- while in measurement mode, hold `Shift` key to get a straight line.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Grid Ruler","version": "0.3.0","description": "Create grids and measure their distance easily.","icons": {"16": "assets/icon_16.png","48": "assets/icon_48.png","128": "assets/icon_128.png"},"action": {"default_icon": {"19": "assets/icon_19.png","38": "assets/icon_38.png"},"default_title": "Grid Ruler"},"permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"],"background": {"service_worker": "src/chrome/background.js"}}
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How to download and manually install Grid Ruler extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Grid Ruler extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Grid Ruler extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Grid Ruler extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Grid Ruler extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Grid Ruler extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Grid Ruler Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Grid Ruler extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Grid Ruler extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Grid Ruler extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Grid Ruler extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Grid Ruler extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Grid Ruler extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Grid Ruler extension file

Select and download the Grid Ruler extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Grid Ruler extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Grid Ruler extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Grid Ruler extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Grid Ruler extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Артена SEO (ID: 0000000d8a900d45) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/01/2023 Раньше было очень полезным расширением, теперь кроме линеек ничего не работает, направляющие не вытаскиваются

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Terje Nesthus (ID: 000000e9afc7acf6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/08/2023 Its a cool plugin, but it does not work in responsive mode, you cannot click the rulers

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STX (ID: 000000b4ea4d6f9c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/29/2023 I thought I saw this someplace before. I think mah brain had me thinking it was a Chrome feature because I used it in Photoshop to cut up website designs in the 90s. Maybe it was Firefox. Maybe it was an alternative reality or parallel universe. Why isn't this in DevTools already?!!! This is exactly what I need! +1 Grid Ruler Creator +1 !!!

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Carlos Pulido Luque (ID: 000000782eea2db9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/26/2023 Si estás diseñando una web y no usas programas como Figma es ideal. Muy útil para diseñar en Wordpress. Me parece una herramienta sencilla, útil y bien hecha. Lástima que lleve tanto sin actualizarse.

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Jo Blogs (ID: 00000027bc17e7a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/18/2023 Does exactly as it's meant to, provides guides so you can align elements on a page. Easy to use.