Measurements in Models

Measurements make it easy for you to identify distances between objects and areas within your models, which reduces the time you need to find information and respond to inquiries.

Measurement Types

Distance

Use Distance to measure between two points in the model.

Plane to plane

Use Plane to plane to measure the distance between two facing objects.

Multipoint

Use Multipoint to measure the boundaries and area of a surface. A multipoint is also known as a polygon.

Tip!

If an area doesn’t display, check that the locations of your points are all on the same surface.

Moving and removing

Moving a point

Right click on the point or angle label to display the context menu, then select Move point, and click on the new location to apply the point.

 

Removing a point

Right click on the point or angle label to display the context menu, then select Delete point.

 

Removing measurements

Right click on the measurement to display the context menu, then select Delete measurement.

Tip!

You'll need to have finished your measurement before you can move or remove it.

Snap points

Snap points are specific areas on a drawing that help you easily select a point when creating measurements.

Snap point types

Corner

Surface

Edge

90° guide

When you start measuring an object, a guide line automatically appears. This shows you when the line you are drawing is not at a 90° angle to your original point. This means you can easily see if your line is straight or not.