Measure Using Ray Probe

Launch a ray through the model and measure lengths of segments where the ray intersects the model surface.

  1. In the main window toolbar, click Measurements.
  2. In the dialog, click the Ray probe tab.
  3. Optional: Orient the model so the desired ray direction is normal to the screen.
  4. Specify the Ray direction.
  5. In the modeling window, pick a point on the model.
    The dialog box displays the list of segments where the ray intersects the model surface, as well as their lengths.
  6. Optional: Select two segments from the list to show the distance between the segments.
  7. Click Close.