Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
If we want to get the coordinates of several points, we may use the
MULTIPLE
command instead of manually repeating the command. This command prompts
for the command to repeat and ends when the
Esc
key is pressed.
Measuring distances and angles
To measure distances, perimeters, and angles, we can apply the following com-
mands.
The DIST command
The
DIST
command (alias
DI
) is, for sure, one of the most commonly used com-
mands, allowing us to measure distances, perimeters, and angles. By default, the
command prompts for two points:
Command:
DIST
Specify first point:
Point
Specify second point or [Multiple points]:
Point
The command returns the real distance (in 3D), the projected angle onto the XY
plane, the angle from the XY plane, and all increments along the three directions:
Distance = 21.4783, Angle in XY Plane = 29,
Angle from XY Plane = 16
Delta X = 17.9994, Delta Y = 10.0666, Delta
Z = 6.0000
The result can be seen in the following screenshot:
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