Modulate:Horizontal Measurement Tool

Use the Horizontal Dimension tool to define a horizontal dimension between two control points

Icon & Location

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• Toolbar: Dimensions

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Operation

1. Invoke the Measure tool.
2. Select the first and the last points. The Measure dialog box is displayed.
3. Click on a size (in the Segment length or Length difference cell) to change the X/Y distance, angle and length according to the selected size.

1. Select the first point...

2. ...and the last

3.

Dialog Explanation

Segment Length

Indicates the distance along the curve.

X/ Y Distance

Indicates the distance on the X/ Y Axis.

4. X axis

5. Y axis

Angle

Indicates the angle according to the X axis.

6.

Length

Indicates the distance from one point to another (diagonal line).

7.

Segment Length

Indicates the length along the curve.

Length Difference

Indicates the length difference from one size to the next size.

X/Y Distances

8.

Related Preferences

• Show A Ruler And Distance While Using The Measure Tool

Related Subjects

• Segment Length Dialog
• Compare Length