> ## 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. From the Analysis menu, select Measure.

> The Measurement dialog box appears.

> Note: From the AutoVue toolbar, you can also click Measure .

> 2. Click the Distance tab.
> 3. From the Measured Distance Units list, select the unit in which you want to measure.
> 4. Click the From field to select the entity type that you want to measure from.
> 5. Select the snapping modes that you want to use for measuring.

> See 3D Snapping Modes

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

> 6. On the model, select the entity you want to measure from.

> Note: If you want to take more than one measurement from the same starting point, click Fix Position.

> 7. Click the To field to select the entity type that you want to measure to.
> 8. Select the snapping modes that you want to select as the end point for the measurement.

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

> 9. On the model, select the entity you want to measure to.

> The points are joined by a line. The measured distance, Delta X, Delta Y and Delta Z appear in the Measurement dialog box.

> Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

> 10. Click Close to close the Measurement dialog box.

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