Part Measure Linear

File:Part Measure Menu.png Measure Menu

Measure Angular

Part Measure Menu

Part Measure Linear
Menu location
Measure → Measure Linear
Workbenches
Part
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

This tool measures the distance between two selected topology elements (vertex, edge, face) and displays the measurement in the 3D view. The shortest distance between the two elements is shown in red, and delta measurements (distances parallel to standard X, Y, Z axes) are shown in green.

Usage

1. Select any combination of two elements: vertices, edges, faces
2. Invoke the command several ways:
   • Press the Measure Linear button.
   • Use the Measure → Measure Linear entry in the top menu
3. Alternatively the command can be launched without prior selection. A selection dialog then opens in the Task panel. A Control widget also provides buttons to reset the selection, toggle the measurement display in the 3D view, and clear all measurements.
4. Measurements are automatically discarded when closing the document.

File:Part Measure Menu.png Measure Menu

Measure Angular

Part Measure Menu

Part

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