Nearest distance

The Nearest Distance feature allows to dynamically view and modify the distance between two selected entities or subentities. In addition the aligned nearest distances along the X-, Y- and Z-axes of the WCS display.

Double clicking a Nearest Distance field:

• toggles the display of the X-, Y- and Z-axis aligned distance fields.
• zooms out to fully display the selected entities if necessary.

The NEARESTDISTANCE system variable controls the display of the Nearest Distance feature.

Using Nearest Distance

Do the following:

1. Select the first entity or subentity*.
2. Select the second entity or subentity*.
   The nearest distance displays.
   The arrowhead points to the second entity.
3. (option) Double click a distance field to zoom out in order to fully display the selected (sub)entities.
4. (option) Click a distance field and type a value.
   The second entity is moved.

* Press and hold the Ctrl-key to select a subentity.

The Nearest Distance feature can be used to:

• Measure the distance between two entities or subentities.
• Adjust the distance between a (sub)entity and a block.

  

• Modify the dimensions of a rectangle.

  

• Adjust the distance between 3D solids.

  

• Edit the width of a 3D solid.

  

• Measure and edit the height of 3D solid.

  

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