Part Measure Linear
Appearance
|
|
| Menu location |
|---|
| Measure → Measure Linear |
| Workbenches |
| Part |
| Default shortcut |
| None |
| Introduced in version |
| - |
| See also |
| Std MeasureDistance, Draft Dimension |
Description[edit | edit source]
This command measures the distance between two selected topological elements (vertex, edge, face) and displays measurements in the 3D view. The shortest distance between the two elements and the delta measurements (distances parallel to the global X, Y, Z axes) are shown.
The appearance of the measurements can be changed in the preferences.
Usage[edit | edit source]
- Select any combination of two elements: vertices, edges, faces
- There are several ways to invoke the command:
- Press the
Measure Linear button.
- Select the Measure →
Measure Linear option from the menu.
- Press the
- 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.
- Measurements are automatically discarded when closing the document.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- You cannot use the Draft snap tools with this command.
- To add dimensions to drawings use the dimension tools from the TechDraw Workbench.
- For more comprehensive measuring tools, install the
Manipulator Workbench (an external workbench).
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