AutoVue


Measuring Distance

Use the Distance option to measure the precise distance between two vertices, edges, mid-edges, arc centers, faces or any combination of these entity types.

Note When measuring the distance between faces, if the faces are parallel, AutoVue compares the shortest distance between the faces.

  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. From the Measured Distance Units drop-down list, select the unit in which you want to measure.
  5. Click the From arrow to select the entity type that you want to measure from.
  6. Select the Snapping Modes that you want to use for measuring.
  7. See 3D Snapping Modes

    All entities of the selected entity type are highlighted on the model.

  8. On the model, select the entity you want to measure from.
  9. Note If you want to take more than one measurement from the same starting point, click Fix Position.

  10. Click the To arrow to select the entity type that you want to measure to.
  11. Select the Snapping Modes that you want to select as the end point for the measurement.
  12. All entities of the selected entity type are highlighted on the model.

  13. On the model, select the entity you want to measure to.
  14. The points are joined by a line. The measured distance, Delta X, Delta Y and Delta Z appear in the Measurement dialog.

    Note Click Reset to take another measurement.

  15. Click Close to close the Measurement dialog.

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