The command Distance object is used to:
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calculate the distance between a point and an object, such as a line.
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generate a simplified view of the data.
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store the annotations as labels.
How to use the function step-by-step
To use the Distance object function:
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Click Home.
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Click Distance object.
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Select the point from which to measure the distance.
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Click on the object; the distance is measured perpendicularly to the object.
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The annotation shows the distance between the selected points.
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On the Distance panel, you can visualize additional information.
Store annotation values
It is possible to store annotations.
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After measuring a distance with the Distance object function, the panel is opened.
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Click Options.
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Select the values to include in the annotation and click OK.
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Click on Store to store the annotation label .
