Hi! I see you're looking for the "Show Rulers" option in the View menu of your PDF Gear app on your Mac running OS X 10.15.7, but it’s not showing up. Let's get this sorted out.

First, can you confirm whether this is happening in a specific document or all documents? Also, have you recently updated the app or changed any settings?

Meanwhile, some apps organize the ruler display option differently or require enabling it through preferences rather than directly from the View menu. Here’s a step-by-step approach you can try:

1. Check Preferences or Settings:
Open PDF Gear's Preferences (usually found under the app’s name in the menu next to the Apple icon) and look for a section related to Layout, Display, or View. Sometimes the option to show rulers is toggled there.

2. Keyboard Shortcut:
In many design or document apps, the shortcut Command (⌘) + R toggles rulers. Give that a try—it might activate rulers without needing the menu option explicitly.

3. Update or Reinstall:
If the app lacks this feature due to version limits, consider updating to the latest version of PDF Gear. An older or limited version might not provide rulers. If you are on the latest and it still lacks it, reinstalling can sometimes restore missing UI elements.

4. Alternative View Menu Paths:
Check if the View menu has a submenu like “Rulers” or “Guides.” Sometimes the option is nested.

Could you let me know what you find from those steps? If none of that works, I’ll dig deeper for a solution based on your feedback.

Are you currently using a free version or a paid subscription of PDF Gear? That info might help me narrow down if some features are limited.

Looking forward to your reply!

i have Version 2.24 (37) there seems to be nothing on the drop down menu "check for updates"

Thanks for sharing your PDF Gear version 2.24 (37) and mentioning that the View menu doesn’t have a “Check for Updates” option. That helps clarify things.

Since the app doesn’t seem to include an update check directly in the menu, here are some steps you can try to ensure your PDF Gear is fully updated and hopefully get access to the missing “Show Rulers” feature:

1. Manual Update Check:
Visit the official PDF Gear website at pdfgear.com to download the latest version manually. Sometimes the desktop app doesn't include an auto-update function, and you have to update by downloading and installing the newest version from the site.

2. Uninstall and Reinstall:
If you're comfortable, uninstall the current version of PDF Gear by dragging it from the Applications folder to the Trash, then reinstall the latest version from the official website above. This process ensures you have the newest features and menus.

3. Account or Feature Limitations:
Sometimes, free versions or certain builds of PDF Gear may not include some UI features like rulers. If you are using a free or basic version, check if upgrading to a premium plan enables additional view options.

4. Contact Support or Forums:
Since there is a Reddit community where users discuss issues and updates to PDF Gear, it might help to visit or post there: https://www.reddit.com/r/PDFgear/ . Some users have reported app issues after updates, and the community or developers might have shared fixes1.

For your immediate need, try the keyboard shortcut Command (⌘) + R to toggle rulers if available—it sometimes works even if the menu option is missing.

Please give these a try and let me know what you discover. That way, I can assist you further or help escalate if needed. Are you satisfied with this guidance so far?

command R rotates image 45 degrees?

Thanks for clarifying that Command (⌘) + R rotates the image by 45 degrees instead of toggling rulers in PDF Gear. It looks like in this app, Command + R is a shortcut for rotating images, not for showing rulers.

Since the “Show Rulers” option is missing from the View menu and the keyboard shortcut you tried serves a different function, PDF Gear might currently not support rulers or hasn’t assigned a shortcut for them.

Here’s what I suggest next:

1. Verify Ruler Availability:
Double-check in the app’s Preferences under View or Display settings if there’s any mention of rulers to enable them. Some apps disable features depending on document types or user settings.

2. Use Guides or Grids if Available:
Sometimes apps substitute rulers with guides or grid lines for alignment. Check if PDF Gear has a grid or guide feature in the View menu or Preferences.

3. Feature Limitation:
It’s possible rulers are not part of PDF Gear’s current feature set in version 2.24. If rulers are critical to your workflow, consider contacting PDF Gear support or checking their feature roadmap to see if rulers will be supported in future versions.

4. Workaround:
If you need to align elements precisely, you could try opening the PDF in another app that supports rulers (like Preview or Adobe Acrobat) for those editing steps.

If you'd like, I can help you navigate the Preferences area or suggest alternative apps for tasks that require rulers. Just let me know!

Are you satisfied with this explanation, or would you like me to assist you with any alternatives?