> ### Measuring Distance

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

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

> 1. From the Markup menu, select Add Entity, 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 the snapping modes that you want to use for measuring.

> See 3D Snapping Modes

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

> 4. On the model, select the entity you want to measure from.
>    The location of the entity appears in the From field.

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

> 5. Click inside the To field to select the entity type that you want to measure to.
> 6. Select the snapping modes that you want to select as the end point for the measurement.

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

> 7. On the model, select the entity you want to measure to.
>    The location of the entity appears in the To field.
> 8. Click again to complete the measurement.

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

> 9. Drag to move the measured line path.
> 10. Click on the measured line path.
> 11. To move the value box, click and drag it to anywhere on the drawing.
> 12. To resize the value box, select it and then click and drag the frame handles.

> Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

> 13. Click Close to close the Measurement Entities dialog box.

> See Also Changing Measurement Units and Symbols

> Changing Font

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