Measure using a local coordinate system

If I have an assembly with complex geometry, and I'm trying to measure between parts, or features in parts, the measure tool uses the global coordinate system of the assembly. It would be nice to be able to measure using a different coordinate system, perhaps by selecting orthogonal edges to define the new system. This would let you get measurements with respect to the coordinate system of a part, while in the larger assembly.

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Mentor

I've wanted this for years.  I don't want to do trig with my calculator, I just want to define the measuring plane/direction in the measure tool.  I don't want to create User Coordinate Systems in the model browser for a short-term need.