Obtain Distances, Angles, and Point Locations

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Obtain Distances, Angles, and Point Locations

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To calculate the distance and angle between multiple points

1. Click Tools tabInquiry panelDistance.At the command prompt, enter dist.
2. For the distance you want to calculate, specify a first and second point.
3. For the distance you want to calculate, specify the next point or points.
4. Press ENTER.

   The distance displays at the Command prompt in the current units format.

 Toolbar: Inquiry 

 Command entry: DIST