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# 1 29-04-2011 , 07:57 AM
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Measuring one distance from another.

Whats the way to measure one distance from another?

I remember someone mentioning this in another thread a while back, though cant remember user added image
 
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# 2 29-04-2011 , 08:21 AM
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Nevermind, I think i found what i was looking for?

Select Create > Measure Tools > Distance Tool.
 
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# 3 29-04-2011 , 11:07 AM
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thats the one mate...just be careful when you snap as it sometimes doesnt snap to a vert or edge.

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# 4 29-04-2011 , 12:33 PM
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Haha yeah. The Hotkey's to make sure are, just incase anyone wanted to know...

X = Snaps to Axis GRID
V = Snaps to Verticles
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