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Show Measuring Tape Control

Distances can be measured on the screen with the measuring tape control when not in a perspective view. To switch to an orthogonal (non-perspective) view, click one of the standard plan/elevation/right-side/left-side buttons or switch perspective off on the Draw Options pop-up.

To use the measuring tape control, first click the button on the toolbar. Left-click on the model at the point from which you are measuring and, without releasing the mouse button, drag the mouse pointer to the second point. The measuring tape control shows distance in real-time as you drag it.

The accuracy of the measuring tape control is dependent on screen resolution and the accuracy with which you can control the mouse pointer. It should ideally be considered as an indicative measure of distance rather than an accurate one.