(see also: Measurements, Dimensions, and Labels)
Use the Measure tool when you need to know the distance between two points in your design.
There are a few ways to get to the Measure Tool:
- From the Main toolbar, select the Measure Tool.
- Select the Measure Tool on the Measurement Toolbar
- Use the Keyboard Shortcut (default: U)
- The Measure tab appears in DesignCentral.
- The Measure tab appears in DesignCentral.
- Click and drag the cursor between the desired points.
- Release the mouse button.
The following information displays in DesignCentral:
| X, Y | X,Y coordinates of the first point | |
| Horizontal and vertical distances | ||
| Actual distance between start and end points | ||
| Angle of the line that joins the start and end points will have with the horizontal |
Click a single point to show its position in the design.