Verifying Dimensions

Measure the distance between two points in the working window as follows:

1. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu, and select Verify Dimensions.
2. Select the first point.
3. Select the second point. The program shows the distance between the points in a message box.
4. Click OK to close the message box.

When you measure a distance in a 2D drawing, the program will show the distance in the following format:

Horizontal distance (DX) Vertical distance (DY) Shortest distance (DR) Angle from horizontal (A)

When you measure a distance in a 3D model, the program will show the distance in the following format:

X direction distance (DX) Y direction distance (DY) Z direction distance (DZ) Shortest distance (DR)