Measure Tool Guides

The following tool guides help step you through the process. Use the Tab key to cycle through them. As soon as the tool guide switches, the cursor may change to reflect the active guide.

Select objects to measure	The Select objects to measure tool guide is active by default. This tool guide allows you to select the object you want to measure.
Select plane or origin	The Select plane or origin tool guide allows you to set the measurement directions by selecting an origin, origin axis, line, or plane. You can hold Alt and select the origin to display the X, Y, and Z coordinates from the origin to the object being measured or between the objects if you select two objects. You can select a plane or origin in the Structure tree or the Design window.