2011

Table Of Contents
Setting Coordinate Geometry Options (page 233)
Overview of Coordinate Systems (page 143)
To display the distance between points
1 Click Analyze tab Inquiry panel Continuous Distance.
2 Select Base or Continuous.
Base: Always measures the distance from the first point you select to
each of the additional points you select.
Continuous: Measures the distance from one point to the next.
3 Select two points to display the distance between the points.
4 Select another point. If you selected Base, AutoCAD Map 3D displays the
distance from first (or base) point to the new point. If you selected
Continuous, AutoCAD Map 3D displays the distance from the last point
to the new point.
5 When you finish selecting points, press Enter to view the total of the
distances.
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.
Quick Reference
MAPCGCDIST
Displays the distance between points
Analyze menu Inquiry Continuous Distance
Menu
Continuous Distance
Icon
MAPCGCDISTCommand Line
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