Measurements

Measuring Perimeter

Perimeter measurements calculate the length around a boundary or along a multi-segment path, depending on how the path is placed.

Updated 2026-06-12 · 4 min read

Perimeter measurement
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12.40 m

Perimeter markups use multiple points and can expose segment values where supported.

Create a perimeter

  1. 1

    Choose Perimeter

    Select Perimeter from the measurement tool group.

  2. 2

    Click each segment point

    Trace the boundary or path in order.

  3. 3

    Finish the path

    Complete the measurement and check the calculated length.

Use segment values

When segment values are enabled in Properties, use them to review individual runs without creating separate measurements for each segment.

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