How to measure a simple distance between 2 elements? 1

[cfee]

I have a sub-component of my assembly- a simple cylinder. After turning "off" all other components so only the cylinder shows, I wish to measure the simple length of the cylinder. I clicked on the part and discovered "properties" greyed out. None of the "measure" options seem to address the needed info. Our senior S-E hand says "Don't worry about it- they cut these 'to length' in the shop." AARRGGHH!
Any suggestions?
Tks-
C. Fee

 

[jay3d]

You need to make the part active in the assy. then you can measure the distance. Jason West
CAD Manager
Diamond Automation