## Dimensioning Distance

Looking for XactMeasure GD&T dimensions? If so, see:

- Using Feature Control Frames
- GD&T Dialog Box

Distance dialog box

The Insert | Dimension | Distance menu option calculates the distance between two features. You can select a third feature or an axis for the direction to use in the calculation.

Calculating distance is a bit more difficult to visualize than most of the other dimension calculations. Distance that is calculated between two features uses either the default or straight line method. Two-dimensional distances using a straight line will be parallel to the work plane. Three-dimensional distances using a straight line will be from centroid to centroid.

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To Dimension a Distance Using the DISTANCE option:

Tolerances for Distance Dimensions

General Rules for 2D and 3D Distance Dimensions

Relationship for Distance Dimensions

Orientation for Distance Dimensions

Circle Options