Measuring Distance

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 click 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 deselect all snapping modes click All Off.

From the Measured Distance Units list, select the unit in which you want to measure the distance.

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, Delta-Y and the “Manhattan Distance” appear in the Measurement dialog box.

Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

Click Close to close the Measurement dialog box.