Distance

Source file: query-distance.htm

The distance query measures the distance between selected points.

Standard method

1. On the Query ribbon tab, go to the Geometry group and select Distance. Alternatively, press Ctrl+ Alt+ D.

   This will launch the query distance dialog in the status bar.

   
   

2. Manually enter the first measurement point, or select it in the view window.



3. Manually enter the second measurement point, or select it in the view window.



The distance between the points is displayed on the screen and a summary of the measurement is displayed in the report window.

Note:  Snap modes are available for this operation.

4. Continue entering or selecting measurement points. Measurements will be added to the view window and the report window for each selected point.



5. Press Enter or the space bar to complete the operation. The Query distance panel opens.

   Note:  Distance queries will now cease however you can continue by starting from step 1 again.

The Query distance dialog enables you to save all the point data summaries in a .txt file in the specified location (the project location is selected by default).

Quick method

The quick method is similar to the standard method.

1. Press and hold D on your keyboard.

   The query distance dialog will appear in the status bar.

2. In the view window click on the first measurement point.

   Tip:  You can also enter coordinates in the distance query fields while still holding D down.

3. In the view window click on the second measurement point.

   The query result will be displayed in the view window and in the report window.

4. Continue clicking measurement points.

5. Release D when finished.

   The results displayed in the view window and the status bar will disappear. However the results in the report window will remain.

   

you can save the results to a text file. See Saving the report window information in Report Window.