Measure Length and Angles

Use the Measure tool to measure length and angles.

  1. From the Home tools, click the Measure tool.


    Figure 1.
  2. Draw lines to measure length and angles.
    • Measure length by left-clicking on geometry to create start and end points.
    • Measure angles by drawing two lines that start or end at the same point.


    Figure 2.
Tip:
  • Use snap points to draw lines that are perpendicular or tangent to other lines, and snap to predefined points on your model such as end, middle, center, and intersection points.

Calculate Area, Volume, and Mass

Obtain the mass, area, and/or volume of a selected group of elements, solids, or surfaces.

From the Home tools, click the Calculate Area, Volume, and Mass tool.


Figure 3.
The Mass Calc panel opens.

For more information on calculating area, volume, and mass, see the Mass Calc panel topic.

Keyboard Shortcuts & Mouse Controls

To do this Press
Measure length and angles Left Mouse Click or Left Mouse Drag
Continue from previous measurement Ctrl + Left Mouse Click
Lock measure direction Shift + Left Mouse Click
Exit tool Esc