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Calculating distances and angles
You can calculate the distance between any two points you select. The following information is displayed:
The distance between the points, measured in drawing units.
Their angle in the xy plane.
Their angle measured from the xy plane.
The change (delta) in the x, y, and z distances between the two points.
To calculate the distance between two points and their angle
Do one of the following:
Choose Tools > Inquiry > Distance.
On the Inquiry toolbar, click the Distance tool .
Type distance and then press Enter.
Specify the first point.
Specify the second point.
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