Measuring in Units

The Tape Measure tool measures the distance between two or more points in the drawing area, and temporarily displays the length in the Data bar. The tool shows the measurement between one click and the next, and it also keeps track of the cumulative length from the very first click.

Measurements display in the Data bar until the mouse is double-clicked. Note the measurements before the display clears.

3D objects must be in orthogonal projection and front or side view to be measured with the Tape Measure tool.

 

To measure a distance:

1.	Click the Tape Measure tool from the Dims/Notes tool set.

2.	Click where the first measurement is to start.

3.	Move the cursor along the distance to measure.

The Data bar displays two measurements:

 

Data Bar	Measurement
L	Length (distance) from the previous point
TL	Total length (cumulative measure) from the starting point

4.	To continue measuring in a different direction or area, click to set the next starting point.

The L measurement changes to zero.

5.	Move the cursor to measure the next distance.

The Data bar reflects the length from the previous point and the total cumulative length.

6.	When the measurements are complete, note the total length.

7.	Double-click to end the measurements.