Measuring distances

The Measure tool reads real-world dimensions straight off your scheme — a running length or an enclosed area on the 2D plan, and point-to-point X/Y/Z in the 3D model.

On the 2D plan

Pick 📏 Measure from the tools palette, then click points on the plan:

• Each segment shows its length, and a running total appears for the whole chain — so you can measure a single distance or a multi-leg run.
• Clicks snap to nearby boundary, plot and road corners for accuracy. Hold Shift while clicking for a free (un-snapped) point.
• A dashed live preview follows the cursor as you go.
• Measure an area: click back on your first point to close the loop — the enclosed area (m² or hectares) is shown in the centre of the shape, with the perimeter beneath. Leave the chain open for a straight-line or multi-leg length.
• Double-click to finish the current measurement — the next click starts a fresh one — or press Esc to clear.

In 3D

Switch to the 3D view and tap 📏 Measure in the 3D toolbar, then tap two points on the model. A readout panel reports:

A bright-red line and end markers are drawn between the two points, with the X, Y and Z components shown as separate colour-coded axis lines (like the Autodesk APS viewer). Tap again to start a new one. On a touch screen a stationary tap adds a point, while a drag still orbits the view.