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Measure Geometry Easily in ACTCAD

23-Apr-2025
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MEASUREGEOM – Measure Geometric Properties in ACTCAD

The MEASUREGEOM command in ACTCAD is used to measure distances, radii, angles, areas, and volumes directly from objects in your drawing. This tool is essential in design review, verification, and quality control processes, enabling users to quickly extract accurate geometric information without creating additional dimensions.

Steps to Use MEASUREGEOM in ACTCAD:

  1. Step 1: Launch the MEASUREGEOM Command

    Type MEASUREGEOM in the command bar and press Enter.
    Alternatively, use the ribbon: Tools → Inquiry → Measure Geometry.

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  3. Step 2: Choose Measurement Type

    After starting the command, ACTCAD prompts you to choose what to measure. Options include:

    • Distance: Measures the straight-line distance between two points.
    • Radius: Measures the radius of arcs or circles.
    • Angle: Measures the angle between two lines or three points.
    • Area: Measures the area and perimeter of closed geometry or defined points.
    • Volume: Measures the volume of 3D solids.

    Type the option name (for example, D for Distance) and press Enter.

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  5. Step 3: Perform the Measurement

    Examples:

    • Distance: Click first point → click second point → ACTCAD displays distance, delta X/Y/Z, and angle.
    • Radius: Select the arc or circle → radius and diameter are displayed.
    • Angle: Click first point → second point → third point (vertex) → displays included angle.
    • Area: Select a closed object or specify points to define a boundary → displays area and perimeter.
    • Volume: Select a 3D solid → displays volume, mass properties, and bounding box dimensions.
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  7. Step 4: View Results

    Results appear in the command bar and can be copied for documentation. For area and volume measurements, additional data (such as perimeter or mass properties) will be provided.

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Conclusion

The MEASUREGEOM command in ACTCAD provides a fast, reliable way to check dimensions, areas, and volumes without creating permanent dimensions in your drawing. It improves workflow efficiency, ensures design accuracy, and supports both 2D and 3D project validation. Whether you’re verifying distances in a floor plan or calculating the volume of a mechanical part, MEASUREGEOM delivers precise results instantly.

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