Trouble finding the true length of an object

[Anonymous]

We use Autocad 2018 LT so we only have 2 dimensional DWG's and my problem is we have a lots of parts that are drawn to resemble all three axis, we have a cross bracing that is on all three axis. Meaning it is not 90 degrees to any planar surface and it is drawn shorter than it actually is because of this angular view. I am trying to find the true length of  this we have a elevation view that shows the height and a plan view that shows where it is on the x/y grid.   What is the easiest way to find true length with out a 3-d visual... 

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Rotate your view if needed then use DIST command, snap to 2 endpoints (or NEA then PERP if they are parallel or any other combo) in line with what you want to measure should work.

Or set your UCS to align with one of those planes then do as above if it is easier https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2018/ENU/AutoC...

[ChrisPreece]

Hi @Anonymous,

I'm just checking in to see if you need more help with this. Did the suggestion that @pendean provided work for you?

If so, please click Accept as Solution on the posts that helped you so others in the community can find them easily.

[Anonymous]

Sorry chris.preece6HYLW for the delay, yes that worked. Was away from office and could not respond but it did work. Thanks again for the help. 

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[Anonymous]

Great thread man