AutoVue


Measuring Distance

Use the Distance option to measure the distance between two specific points.

  1. Select Analysis > Measure from the AutoVue main menu.
  2. The Measurement dialog appears.

    Note You can also click the Distance icon on the AutoVue toolbar.

  3. Click the Distance tab.
  4. Select the Snapping Modes that you want to use for measuring.
  5. To select all Snapping Modes click All On. To clear all Snapping Modes click All Off.

    See 2D Vector Snapping Modes

  6. From the Measured Distance Units drop-down list, select the unit in which you want to measure the distance.
  7. Note If you want to measure the distance along a path, select Cumulative.

  8. Click a point on the drawing to define the starting point.
  9. Click another point on the drawing to define the end point.
  10. Note If you selected Cumulative, continue clicking points along the path that you want to measure.

  11. Right-click to complete the measurement.
  12. The points are joined by a line. The measured distance, Delta-X and Delta-Y appear in the Measurement dialog.

    Note Click Reset to take another measurement.

  13. Click Close to close the Measurement dialog.

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