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Select the
Type of measure to track in the probe:
- Minimum distance tracks the
minimum distance or angle between two geometric entities.
- Measure
along a direction tracks the distance traveled by a geometric
entity along a specific direction.
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Select the
Calculation mode:
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Exact else approximate measures the exact data and provides true
values, if possible. If exact values cannot be measured, approximate
values are given.
Note:
The Exact else approximate calculation mode is
selected by default.
- Exact measures the
exact data, and provides true values.
- Approximate measures
the tessellated objects and provides approximate values (identified by a ~
sign).
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In the 3D area or in the tree, select the two geometric entities to use
for the probe.
Note:
If you are creating a Measure along a direction
probe, the second geometric entity is ignored.
- Optional:
If you are creating a Measure along a direction probe,
specify the measurement direction in the Other Direction
box.
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To determine the types of values measured by the probe, select
the
Customize tab.
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Click OK to save the measure probe and close the
Measure Between dialog box.
- Optional:
You can preview the probe without saving results by running a simulation preview. The
probe values are displayed on the mechanism as you run the
preview.
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