creating 2D measurements

[alkemixt]

Hi,

When I'm doing some studies, and need to measure distance between components that are aligned properly in side view but far apart with respect to depth, the number i get from using the measurement tool is 3D distance. So even tho the parts maybe close from the side view, actual distance is much more and i can't choose to show the component distance. Is there a way to show the component rather than the 3D and any way to show the disatnce without incorporating depth?

thank you

 

[Abaddon]

While you have the 3d mesasurement tool running, click the customize button.. You can select it to show the x,y, and z components of the points selected, and the change in x y and z, as well as the true distance (which it shows as default). There are some other options in there as well.

 

[jackk]

If you have the FTA workbench, you could add a dimension that shows the distance you described.

 

[itsmyjob]

Hi,

In the dialog box you can change the option for infinite geometry, so // faces will give you the // distance between 'infinite' planes and not 3D distance...

note that Abaddon gave you another way to have the information, but this will work only if your faces are // to any of the default (or other) axis planes.

Eric N.
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