Distance in Vector Files

Use the Distance option to measure the distance between two specific points.

From the Analysis menu, select Measure.

The Measurement dialog box appears.

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

Click the Distance tab.

Select the snapping modes that you want to use for measuring.

To select all snapping modes click All On. To clear all snapping modes click All Off.

From the Measured Distance Units list, select the units of measurement.

Note: If you want to measure the distance along a path, select Cumulative.

Click a point on the drawing to define the starting point.

Click another point on the drawing to define the end point.

Note: If you selected Cumulative, continue clicking points along the path that you want to measure.

Right-click to complete the measurement.

The points are joined by a line. The Measured Distance, Delta-X, and Delta-Y appear in the Measurement dialog box.

Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

Click Close to close the Measurement dialog box.