Measure Length and Angles
Use the Measure tool to measure length and angles.
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From the Home tools, click the Measure tool.
Figure 1. -
Draw lines to measure length and angles.
- Measure length by left-clicking on geometry to create start and end points.
- Measure angles by drawing two lines that start or end at the same point.
Figure 2.
Tip: Use snap points to draw lines that are
perpendicular or tangent to other lines, and snap to predefined points on your model
such as end, middle, center, and intersection points.
Measure Tool
An overview of the Measure tool.
Figure 3.
Use the Measure tool to measure length and angles.
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
| To do this | Press |
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| Continue from previous measurement | Ctrl + Left Mouse Click |
| Lock measure direction | Shift + Left Mouse Drag |