Measuring Distances

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

To measure distances between points:

1. On the toolbar, click (or press and hold the left mouse button) and select Distance .
2. 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 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.
3. Click OK.

Access

Toolbar: Distance