Ruler

The Ruler - Distance measuring tool (see Figure 1) is used as an aid for measuring distances between objects in the drawing area.

 

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Figure 1

 

To measure the distance between two objects in the drawing area, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Ruler - Distance measuring tool from the toolbar above the 2D view.

  2. Move the mouse pointer to one of the two objects in the drawing area. A blue frame is shown around the object (see Figure 2).

 

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Figure 2

 

  1. Click and then release the mouse button.

  2. Move the mouse pointer to the other object. A blue arrow is now attached to the pointer and displays the distance between the two objects (see Figure 3).

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 Figure 3

 

  1. Click once to release the arrow from the mouse pointer. Should you wish to continue measuring distances in the drawing area, simply repeat the procedure.  

 

Note: Two dimensions are shown on the arrow; a rounded value and an exact value. You set the precision of the rounded value on the Tools tab in the Dimensions and Leaders field.