Calculating path length
Calculating path length
(OP)
I have a structure that "meanders" - it is composed of both straight sections and curved sections. I need a precise measurement of the entire structure, preferably as a dynamically linked dimension.
Measure>Continuous allows me to measure each of the segments (although it seems I might have to use piecewise linear approximations to the curves), but even that command doesn't allow me to sum them all up automatically.
Doesn't seem like this shouldn't be possible, but I can't figure out how to do it.
Measure>Continuous allows me to measure each of the segments (although it seems I might have to use piecewise linear approximations to the curves), but even that command doesn't allow me to sum them all up automatically.
Doesn't seem like this shouldn't be possible, but I can't figure out how to do it.





RE: Calculating path length
To convert a line into a Polyline:
1. Enter "editpolyline" into the command window
2. Select a line to start with
3. Enter "Y" to turn the line into a Polyline
4. Enter "J" to convert other line segments into a single Polyline
5. Select line segments to convert into a Polyline
6. End the command
To get the Length of a Polyline:
1. Select the polyline
2. Open the Properties window
or
1. Enter "getarea" into the command window
2. Enter "E" to specify the Polyline Entity
3. Select the polyline