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The DIST command is used to measure the distance and angle between two points. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Measure > DistanceMenu : Tools > Inquiry > DistanceCommand : DIST (or 'dist for transparent use) Command... Read More

Function Description: The DISTANCE system variable is used to store the distance calculated by DIST command.(Read-Only) Type : Real Saved in : Not saved Initial value : 0.0000   Read More

The DISTANTLIGHT command is used to create a parallel light. Command Access: Menu : View > Render> Light > New Distance LightCommand : DISTANTLIGHT Command Prompts: Specify light direction FROM<0, 0, 0> or [Vector]: Specify light... Read More

Take the step shaft as an example, if we stretch the left part of the step shaft and the keyway still is at the center point of the smaller diameter shaft after stretching, as the following picture shows: Then, we use the "Distance Multiplier"... Read More

Take step shaft as an example, if we stretch the left part of the step shaft and the keyway still is at the center point of smaller diameter shaft after stretching. As the following picture shows: Then, we use “Distance Multiplier” property of... Read More

You can visually distinguish objects by using colors, either by assigning a color to an object by layer or independently of layer. If you assign a color by layer, it will help you to distinguish the layers with your drawing. You can also use... Read More

The RAPIDDIST command, which measures distance and angle between 2D objects along X, Y axis rapidly by moving your mouse.Distances that only can be measured along X, Y axis based on the position of your mouse, are displayed dynamically as you move... Read More

Function Description: The POLARDIST system variable is used to set snap increment when SNAPTYPE set to be 1. Type : Real Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0.0000   Read More

Function Description: The OFFSETDIST system variable is used to specify the value of default offset distance. Type : Real Saved in : Not saved Initial value : -1.0000 System Variable Value: < 0 : noffset objects by specifying point≥ 0 : set... Read More

Function Description: The OSDISTANCE system variable is used to specify the distance from endpoint for Osnap. Type : RealSaved in : Drawing Initial value : 100 Range : >0   Read More