Distance in non-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 displaying the measurement options.

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

Click the Distance tab.

In the Measure Distance Units list, select a unit of measurement.

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

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 their respective fields in Distance tab.

Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

Click Close to close the Measurement dialog box.