Measurements
Measuring Distance
Distance measurements are used for straight-line quantities such as walls, trenches, conduits, pipe runs, and simple check dimensions.
Updated 2026-07-03 · 4 min read
12.40 m
A measured line stores the geometry and calculated value for review and export.
Create a distance measurement
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Confirm scale
Set the drawing scale first — the tool prompts you to calibrate if the page has no scale yet.
- 2
Choose Measure Distance
Select Measure Distance from the toolbar or press M.
- 3
Click endpoints
Click or drag between the two points you want to measure.
- 4
Review the label
Check the displayed value and adjust endpoints if the line is not placed accurately.
Keep distance measurements clean
Zoom in before placing endpoints. Small endpoint errors can become large real-world errors on large-scale plans.
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