Measuring Parameters of an Item

In visualization mode, Measure Item lets you measure different parameters of an object and save the measurement results under an active markup.


Before you begin: Activate a markup.
  1. In the Specifications tab of the Measure Item dialog box, specify the following details:
    OptionDescription
    Calculation mode
    • Exact else approximate: Measures exact data and gives true values. If exact values cannot be measured, approximate values are calculated (identified by a ~ sign).
    • Exact: Measures exact data and gives true values.
    • Approximate: Measurements are done on tessellated objects and approximate values are calculated (identified by a ~ sign).
    Selection Select a geometric element to measure. You can refine your selection by selecting the required geometry type in the Selection mode box.
    Associative if possible Select this check box to make the measure associative with the geometry.
    Axis SystemSelect this check box to perform the measurements with respect to an axis system other than the global axis system. You can either select an axis system in the work area or define an axis system by selecting two edges on the geometry.
    Keep MeasureSelect this check box to make the measurement persistent.
    Second moment of area at COG along XYFor surfaces, select this check box to compute the second moment of area values along x and y axes.
    The measurement results are displayed in the 3D area and in the dialog box.
  2. In the Customize tab, select the parameters to be displayed in the 3D area and under results in the dialog box.
  3. Click OK.