Measure a distance

A distance is the sum of the straight segments between the points you click, and every point lies on the surface of the model. Click along a crack to measure its total length: the more points you place, the more closely the line follows the concrete.

To measure a distance

1. On the toolbar, click Measure ▸ Distance.

2. Click the first point on the model.

3. Click each further point along the line. Two points are enough for a straight distance.

   To remove the last point, press Backspace.

4. To finish the line, do one of the following:

   • Press Enter.
   • Double-click.
   • Right-click.

   The line appears on the model with its length. The Measurement panel opens on the left.

5. Read the figures in the Measurement panel:

   Figure	Meaning
   Length	The total length of the line, through every point
   Length (plan)	The same line seen from directly above
   Elevation (Min), Elevation (Max)	The heights of the lowest and highest points, in metres
   Elevation (Diff)	The height difference between them

6. Press Esc until Navigate is lit.

The measurement stays on the model until you save it, delete it or click Clear all. To keep it, see Save a measurement.

To measure between two points

Measure with two points only. Length is then the straight distance between them. To see how the surface between the two points departs from that straight line, and the length measured over the concrete, measure a depth profile instead. See Measure a depth profile.

Note

To cancel a line while you are drawing it, press Esc.