Measure Distance Tool

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Measure Distance

The Measure Distance tool lets you quickly calculate the distance between two points, using just two clicks. The calculated distance is displayed in display units in the status bar.

Procedures

To measure the distance between two points:

Choose Tools menu Measure Distance.
Click in the viewport where you want to start measuring from.
Click again in the viewport where you want to measure to.
A distance is returned in the status bar. Additional information, detailing the distance along the X, Y, and Z coordinates is displayed as well.