Measuring Distances

Use the Distance tool to measure distances or angles between two points.

Use the GetDistance command to measure distances or angles between two points. You can use the command as a transparent command. The points can be arbitrary and not part of a drawing.

To measure distances between points:

1. On the toolbar, click (or press and hold the left mouse button) and select Distance .
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Tools > Inquiry > Get Distance.
   • Type GetDistance.
   • On the toolbar, click (or press and hold the left mouse button) and select Distance .
3. In the graphics area, select two points between which to measure.

     If the distance you want to determine has geometrically significant points, for example, start or end points of a drawing entity, use EntitySnaps.

     The tool snaps to points that are geometrically significant, for example, a start or end point of a drawing entity.

   The resulting measurements display:

   Distance = <n>, Angle in XY Plane = <n>, Angle from XY Plane = <n>
   Delta X = <n>, Delta Y = <n>, Delta Z = <n>

   • Distance: Measures the absolute distance between points.
   • Angle in XY Plane: Measures the angle to the second point starting from the X-axis. The measurement displays the lesser-valued angle no matter what the rotation direction.
   • Angle from XY Plane: Measures the angle between the first and second point from the XY-plane to the Z-axis. The first point is assumed to lie on the XY-plane.
   • Delta X, Delta Y, and Delta Z: Measures the distance between the two points in the direction of the respective axis of the coordinate system. Length values are specified in drawing units.
4. Click OK.

Access

Command: GetDistance

Menu: Tools > Inquiry > Get Distance

Toolbar: Distance