> ### Measuring Cumulative Distance

> Use the Cumulative Distance option to measure the distance along a path of multi-faceted (adjoining) points.

> 1. From the Markup menu, select Add entity, select Measurement, and then select Distance.

> The Measurement Entities dialog box appears.

> Note: From the Markup Entity toolbar, you can also click Distance .

> 2. From the Measured Distance Units list, select the unit in which you want to measure the distance.
> 3. Select Cumulative.
> 4. Click a point on the drawing to define the starting point.
> 5. Continue clicking points along the path that you want to measure.

> Each point is joined by a line.

> 6. Right-click to complete the measurement.

> The measured line path, cumulated measurement and unit appear in a value box entity on the current active markup layer. The cumulated measured distance, Delta-X, and Delta-Y appear in the Measurement Entities dialog box.

> Note: To make another measurement, click Reset.

> 7. Click Close to close the Measurement Entities dialog box.

> See Also Changing Measurement Units and Symbols

> Changing Font

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