Tool – Measure
nMeasuring the Distance Between a Specified Point and a Specified Face ([Point to Face])
Use the following procedure to measure the distance between a specified point and a specified face on the selected element.
Operating Procedure
1 Check on the [Point to Face].
2 Select the points on the element by using the Select menu.
3 Click the Right mouse button.
A face is fitted with the selected points, and the fitted face will be displayed in an element view window.
Memo
If you want to redo the face extracting, click the Right mouse button again.
Ref. For details of Select commands, refer to page 157 to 166.
Chapter 2
Tool Menu
4 Specify a single point on the element by clicking on it.
The distance between the specified point and the face is calculated, and the calculated results will be displayed in the
Memo
You can specify a different point by clicking on it.
If you want to change the specified face, click the Right mouse button at anywhere.
Parameters Returned When Measuring Distance Between Specified Point and Specified Face ([Point to Face])
Dist. | Distance between point and face. (White line in an element view window.) |
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Point | Coordinates of the circle’s center point. (White point in an element view window.) |
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Plane normal | Value of selected face’s normal vector. |
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Point on the plane | Coordinates of a point on the selected plane. (Yellow |
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