To Measure Perpendicular Distance from a Segment of an Element
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Select the Measure Distance tool (
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- In the tool settings window, set Method to Perpendicular.
- Turn on Segment Only.
- Select the element at the segment that is to be used.
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Enter a data point.
The perpendicular distance between the element and this point are displayed in the Distance field. A temporary line is displayed as a visual aid but is not placed in the design. If the data point is not within the limits of the selected segment, then the projection of the segment is used.
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Do one of the following:
If the element is a line string, shape, curve, complex chain, or complex shape, the distance is measured perpendicular to the segment identified in step 3.