Inquire Geometry-Geometry Distance (3D)

 

Invoked ByInquire go to Distance (Part/CAM Level)

 

Use this command to dynamically inquire the distance between one geometry entity and another. Geometry refers to any curve, edge, face or trimmed face.  You can inquire distances within a part or among components within an assembly or sub-assembly.

 

The Variable command option can be used to assign the queried distance to a variable and log the variable to the active part's history.  This contributes to the "family-of-parts" functionality by allowing the part to be driven during a history regen by variables derived from queried distances.

 

Inquire Geometry-Geometry Distance   Measure Distance Form

 

VX Forms are documented hereRequired Inputs

 

1st entity

Select a curve, edge or face to measure from.

 

2nd entity

Select a curve, edge or face to measure to or move the cursor over additional curves, edges or faces.  The distance to each is displayed in the Distance field.

 

 

Optional Inputs are documented here.Optional Inputs

 

Keep start point in trim bounds

Check this box to use the trimmed portion of the curve or face.  The shortest distance from the start pick point (first entity picked) is calculated.  If unchecked, the untrimmed base curve or surface is used.

 

Keep end point in trim bounds

Same option as above but applies to the end pick point (second entity picked).

 

Variable

You can use this option to log variables to the active part's history whose values equal the inquired distance and x, y and z values.  The variables can then be used in any expression, equation or VX macro.

 

 

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