Graphics Programs Reference
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Chapter 8. Inquiring the 3D model
Frequently, we need to measure distances and volumes and obtain point coordinates.
In 3D, it is also important to detect interferences and to obtain geometric properties of
solids.
Topics covered in this chapter:
• How to obtain point coordinates
• How to measure distances and angles
• How to detect interferences
• How to create solids from interferences
• How to measure volumes
• How to obtain geometric properties
Measuring
points,
distances,
and
angles
Measuring and obtaining point coordinates is a constant part of our 3D work. The
commands present here can be found on the
Inquiry
toolbar, and on the menu bar by
going to
Tools
|
Inquiry
. Both
3D Basics
and
3D Modeling
workspaces don't have
these commands, unlike the
Drafting & Annotation
workspace.
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