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Distance Between Points Tool

What it Does​

Tells you how far apart points are. Select two points to get the straight-line distance between them. Select more points and the tool adds up the distance from each point to the next, in the order you selected them.

Use this when you want to check a measurement on your draft.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by selecting the Distance Between Points icon
  2. Select two or more points in the order you want them measured
  3. Select Calculate. The Distance is: box shows the result in your current unit
  4. To measure something else, select or deselect points and select Calculate again
  5. Select Close when you are done
warning

This tool measures a straight line from point to point. It does not follow a curve between them. To measure along a line or curve, use the Measure Line/Curve Tool.