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To measure geodetic distance
1 Click Analyze tab Geo Tools panel Geo Distance.
2 At the MAPDIST (page 1597) prompt, specify the starting point by clicking
in the map or typing the coordinates of the point.
3 At the second prompt, specify the end point by clicking in the map or
typing the coordinates of the point.
The results of the calculation are displayed on the command line. If you
do not see the command line, press Ctrl + 9 to display it.
Notes
If the map file does not have an assigned coordinate system (page 147), the
result is a simple straight line distance calculation.
You can
change the units (page 1150)in which the distance is displayed.
Quick Reference
MAPDIST
Measures the geodetic distance between points
Analyze menu Geodetic Distance
Menu
Geodetic Distance
Icon
MAPDISTCommand Line
MAPDISTDialog Box
Measuring Coordinate Geometry
Use the inquiry commands to extract geometric information from drawing
objects.
NOTE You cannot use these commands for geospatial features.
Measuring Coordinate Geometry | 1153