See how to measure elements using the distance method.
- [Instructor] In this chapter,…we will take a look at how to use the measure commands…in a design file.…Open the file for chapter seven using measure.dgn…and using view group select the measure distance model.…Using the task navigation dialogue,…select the measure distance command.…The tool settings dialogue now displays the options…available for controlling the distance…that you want to measure.…Set the method to between points…and leave the about set to global Z.…
I want to measure the distance…between the edge of the pavement lines.…If I snap to the ends of both pavement lines,…the distance is displayed in the tool settings dialogue…as 24 feet.…Both true and projected distances are equal…since we are in a 2D design model.…Change the method to along element…and select the building at the top end point…and move the cursor along the element…to the midpoint of the right side of the building.…Notice the dynamic splay that helps you determine…where the distance is being measured along the element.…
The distance is displayed equally…
Author
Jeanne Aarhus
Released
3/9/2018- Placing, points, curves, and line streams
- Editing text
- Working with dimensions
- Element attributes
- Changing the display and scales of various linestyle types
- Working with groups
- Modifying and manipulating fences
- Using measure commands
- Working with cells
Skill Level Advanced
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 51s
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Using the exercise files2m 23s
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1. More Draw Commands
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Place points5m 8s
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Place lines at active angles3m 38s
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2. Working with Text
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Place and edit text7m 29s
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Miscellaneous text commands4m 18s
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Using enter data fields6m 55s
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Label coordinates2m 39s
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3. Working with Dimensions
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Dimension elements6m 30s
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Linear dimensions4m 26s
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Ordinate dimensions3m 48s
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Practice3m 25s
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4. Working with Element Attributes
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Element attributes6m 58s
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Change attributes5m 57s
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Linestyle attributes7m 19s
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5. Working with Groups
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Move to contact2m 43s
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Drop element3m 33s
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Create complex chain2m 57s
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Create complex shape2m 11s
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Create region7m 12s
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Create graphic group4m 1s
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Group hole3m 12s
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6. Using Fences
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Place fence6m 22s
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Drop fence3m 10s
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Copy fence to new file3m 10s
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7. Using Measure Commands
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Measure distance4m 15s
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Additional measure commands4m 20s
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8. Working with Cells
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Using cells5m 10s
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Different cell types5m 53s
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Cell index2m 55s
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Creating cells7m 40s
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Using AutoCAD blocks3m 26s
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Using cell selector3m 34s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 40s
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