diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py
index fb9f8ea5c0..a8590cf9f3 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py
@@ -2396,7 +2396,7 @@ class MeasureTool(bpy.types.Operator):
             PolylineDecorator.set_input_panel(self.input_panel, self.input_type)
             tool.Blender.update_viewport()
 
-        if event.value == "RELEASE" and event.type in self.input_options and not event.shift:
+        if event.value == "PRESS" and event.type in self.input_options and not event.shift:
             self.recalculate_inputs(context)
             self.is_input_on = True
             self.input_type = event.type