Distance

The command Distance is used to:

• calculate the distance between the existing elements in the graphic window.

• generate a simplified view of the data.

• store the annotations as labels.

How to use the function step-by-step

To use the Distance function:

• Click Home.

• Click Distance.

  

• Select the distance mode:

  • 2 points: the distance is calculated between 2 points.

  • Sequential: the distance is calculated between couples of points, with a cumulative total distance.

  • Radial: the distance is calculated between a reference point and a second point. The reference point is not changed.

• Select the point depending on the distance mode selected.

• The annotation shows the distance between the points.

  

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

  

Store annotation values

It is possible to store annotations.

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

• Click Options.

  

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

  

• Click Store to store the annotation label.