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This tool measures the distance between two selected topology elements (vertex, edge, face) and displays the measurement in the [[3D_view|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.
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This tool measures the distance between two selected topological elements (vertex, edge, face) and displays the measurement in the [[3D_view|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 [[PartDesign_Preferences#Measure|preferences]].


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Revision as of 14:04, 14 September 2022

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 topological elements (vertex, edge, face) and displays the measurement 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

  1. Select any combination of two elements: vertices, edges, faces
  2. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • 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.