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Information displays at the Command prompt and in the tooltip in the current
units format.
Distance
Measures the distance between specified points. The following display at the
Command prompt and in the tooltip:
■ The current UCS X axis
■ Distance in X direction (Delta X)
■ Distance in Y direction (Delta Y)
Multiple Points A running total of distance based on existing line segments
and the current rubber-band line is calculated. The total updates as you move
the cursor and displays in the tooltip.
If you enter Arc, Length, or Undo Options for Selecting Polylines display.
Radius
Measures the radius and diameter of a specified arc or circle.
Angle
Measures the angle of a specified arc, circle, line, or vertex.
Arc Measures the angle of an arc.
Circle Measures a specified angle within a circle. The angle updates as you
move the cursor.
Line Measures the angle between two lines.
Vertex Measures the angle of a vertex.
Area
Measures the area and perimeter of an object or defined area.
NOTE MEASUREGEOM cannot calculate the area of a self-intersecting object.
Specify Corner Points Calculates the area and perimeter defined by specified
points.
If you enter Arc, Length, or Undo, Options for Selecting Polylines display.
Add Area Turns on Add mode and keeps a running total of area as you define
areas. You can use the Add Area option to calculate the
■ Individual areas of defined areas and objects
■ Individual perimeters of defined areas and objects
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