The Minimum Distance feature allows you to take accurate measurements of the minimum distance between any two objects in your 3D model. All the measurements you take are recorded in your Measurements Card tool. We'll cover the following:
Create minimum distance measurements
Click on the Measurements icon (Measurements Card will appear)
Click on the Minimal Distance icon to activate (orange) the feature
Click on it again to deactivate it (grey)
Select your first and second objects to locate the minimum distance between them. This initiates the length calculation. Selecting objects highlights them in the default selection style (yellow & transparent)
The measurement point is grey and doesn't change colour on hover
You can spin around the model whilst measuring the minimum distance
Use the Dismiss button to stop the calculationThe measurement line is fixed with a measurement banner after calculation
Every Minimum Distance measurement appears in the Measurements card with the relevant distance displayed in the model or federation units. The selected total instantly updates based on the added or removed length
Change length name
In the Measurements card, hover over the length name and click on the pen icon
Rename the length in the text editor and click on the Save icon
Click on the X button if you wish to cancel the renaming operation
Change length colour
By default, all Minimum Distance measurements have a dark blue colour
Click on the paint drop-down next to the length you wish to recolour
Choose a colour from the palette or enter a HEX colour code
Click on the green Save button
A new colour will apply to the measurement in the model
Remove lengths
Click on the X icon next to each Minimum Distance measurement to individually delete it from the Measurements card
Or click on small X in the measurements banner to delete the length directly in the model
Expand/Collapse lengths list
Click on the arrow icon button to expand and collapse the list of Minimum Distance measurement lengths created. This option is particularly useful when dealing with a large list of measurements
