Measure Length

Used to measure the length of an element(s) and analyze mass properties. For a closed element or a surface, the length of the perimeter or wireframe geometry is measured.

You can access this tool from the following:

Ribbon: Drawing > Analyze > Measure
Toolbox: Measure

Measurements of referenced perspective saved views are not supported.

Setting	Description
Mass Properties	If on, the Mass Properties window displays the mass property analysis.
Display Centroid	If on, a graphic crosshair that represents the center of mass for the measured element(s) is displayed.
Flatten Direction	Sets how measurements for the length are reported. None — Measures the true length in 2D and 3D sheet and design models. View Z — Measures the projected length based on the view rotation. Not recommended for use in 3D design models. For 3D data referenced to a 2D Design model or 2D sheet model or 3D sheet model the projected distance is reported. ACS Z — Measures about the active Auxiliary Coordinate System (ACS) or in the ACS XY plane. Results are projected about the ACS Z or on the ACS XY plane. AccuDraw Z — Measures about the AccuDraw compass XY or about AccuDraw Z. Results are projected about the AccuDraw Z or on the AccuDraw XY plane.
Length	Displays the length measured.
Direction	Displays the angle measured.

Key-in: MEASURE LENGTH