To Measure Elements in a Reference Considering the Reference Scale
- In the Auxiliary Coordinates dialog ( Drawing > Drawing Aids > ACS dialog launcher ), select the Scale of the Active ACS.
- In the Scales drop-down, select the scale to match the Reference's scale.
- Click the Locks icon in the status bar and turn on ACS Plane.
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Select the Measure Distance tool (
Drawing > Analyze > Measure
).

- In the tool settings window, set Method to Between Points.
- Enter a data point.
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Enter a second data point.
The True Distance field displays the distance considering the reference scale.