Calculate Line Lengths in a Drawing

Calculate the length of a selected line or a line in a polyline chain, the gap between line end points, and the total length of the beforementioned.

• When the lines do not have common end points, the lengths of gaps between the lines are calculated.
• The calculated line can be a continuous line or comprise more than one line, making it a polyline. Choose the line selection method from the additional menu.

You can open the calculation result in a text editor, add it to the drawing, save it in a file or print it out on a printer. Before specifying a position for the calculation result, you can activate the text positioning helper function.

Calculate the line length.

1. On the tab, in the Mechanical group, select Quantities, and select Calculate Line Length.
2. Choose the line selection method from the additional menu.
3. Select a line or a polyline, based on the line selection method you chose.
4. Choose one of the following as the destination for the calculation results:
   • Text Editor - The calculation result is opened in a text editing window.
   • Insert to Drawing - Click a position in the drawing for the calculation result.

     Auxiliary Text Adding Functions

   • Save - Save the calculation result under a file name.
   • Output - Print the calculation result on a printer.
5. Exit the menu by clicking the Cancel button.