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42 - Calculation of distances
Calculation of distances
The calculation of distances is one of the main functions of the Measure command. It’s possible to
measure distances in different ways.
By SmartDrawing (points)
1. Select the command Distance on SmartDrawing
2. Select the points between which to measure the distance; after the first two points the calculated
values are visualized; it’s possible to proceed and indicate further points. The calculated distances
represent the sum of the distances of the single pieces.
By SmartDrawing (lines)
1. Select the command Distance on SmartDrawing
2. Select the first line: they are visualized the calculated values; it’s possible to proceed and indicate
further lines. The calculated distances represent the sum of the distances of the single lines.
By selection of the point
1. Select a point
2. Press the button Dist
3. Select another point or select a line; they are visualized the distance between the two points or
between the point and the line values
4. The distance value It’s visualized in the graphic window; it’s possible to select it and to press the
button Save to save the label in the drawing.
Angle calculation
1. Select the command Angle by the window SmartDrawing.
2. Measure the center of the angle to measure with or select an existing point from the graphic
window.
3. Measure the first direction of the angle to measure with or select an existing point from the
graphic window.
4. Measure the second direction of the angle to measure with or select an existing point from
the graphic window.
5. The calculated angles values are visualized.
6. To save the angle as a label press the button Save.
Calculation di area e perimeter
1. Select the command Area/Volume by the window SmartDrawing.
2. Measure points defining the area to measure; it’s possible also to select points and lines still
existing in the graphic window.
3. Press the button Volume to insert a height that will be used for the calculation of the volume
4. To save the area as a label press the button Save.