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"Measure" question

"Measure" question

"Measure" question

(OP)
Hi everyone

I am trying to measure some distances using the Measure feature. For example, I selected 2 edges. The tool says "Items are aparalle". Then a whol;e bunch of distances show up. Now I know that the distance is 1.5in. However, one of the entries in measure box is Normal distance 3.03in. What could that be? if 2 planes are parallel, how can the normal distance between them be different than 1.5in?

Thanks

RE: "Measure" question

An edge is not a plane. Distances using the measure tool show up in the view plane, x-y-z and #D direct measurement.
Incidentally, you can see simple measurments on the status line without using the measurng tool.

--
Hardie "Crashj" Johnson

RE: "Measure" question

MkMech,

Take a look at the delta-X, -Y, or -Z distance, then
reference the origin to see in what axis your selections
lie in. For a perpendicular measure, select a vertex and
a surface. This will be a true measure, no guessing.

Yanceman

RE: "Measure" question

What version are you using? SW2005 shows a graphical representation of the measured distances.


Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: "Measure" question

try to select a face and an edge, by doing that, it will take the normal dimension the way you expect.  Like yance said, becareful of selecting edges unless they are in the same plane

John

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