Distance object

The command Distance object is used to:

• calculate the distance between a point and an object, such as a line.

• generate a simplified view of the data.

• store the annotations as labels.

How to use the function step-by-step

To use the Distance object function:

• Click Home.

• Click Distance object.

  

• Select the point from which to measure the distance.

• Click on the object; the distance is measured perpendicularly to the object.

• The annotation shows the distance between the selected points.

  

• On the Distance panel, you can visualize additional information.

  

Store annotation values

It is possible to store annotations.

• After measuring a distance with the Distance object function, the panel is opened.

• Click Options.

  

• Select the values to include in the annotation and click OK.

  

• Click on Store to store the annotation label .