Measure the distance between two points

With the Caliper tool, you can measure the exact distance between two points on a model or a curve.

To measure between points on a model

1. Select the Caliper tool from the Select/Move Tools Tray.

   The cursor displays Caliper tool crosshairs .

2. Click two points on the model, or click then drag to the second point.

   Mudbox displays the two points as small crosshairs on the mesh. You can drag points to adjust their position.

   The distance between the two points displays as a HUD message. To stop viewing the HUD value, click an empty area off the model, or select a different tool.

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To measure between points on a curve

1. Select the Caliper tool from the Select/Move Tools Tray, then turn on Snap to Curve in the tool properties.
2. Click two points on a curve, or click then drag to the second point.

   A temporary HUD message displays two different measurements, one value for the distance directly along the curve, and one value for the linear distance between your first and second points.

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