Measure

The measure tool allows you measure distance, angles and areas on single planes in the model.  To use the tool, navigate to the part of the model you wish to measure, click on the Measure toolbar icon, select the type of measurement to be made in the Display options panel on the left of the screen. The options are:

• 1-Distance - Click twice on a plane to define the length between the 2 points.
• 2-Angle - Click three times on a plane to define the area between the 2 lines.
• 3-Distance - Draw an enclosed polygon by clicking with the mouse on a single plane.
• 4-Perimeter - Draw an enclosed polygon by clicking with the mouse on a single plane.

The requested data is displayed highlighted in the Drawing Options panel.

Note: When measuring at block level it is possible to get a fuller range of snaps by selecting the 2-Zone inner surfaces Snap mode.

See also the Basic Drawing Tools 2 Tutorial