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Measuring distance in a spatial data plot

Measuring distance in a spatial data plot

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Measuring distance in a spatial data plot

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You can calculate the distance between two points on a spatial data plot by clicking Measure Distance on the 3D Graphics toolbar.

Note

Ensure that the spatial data plot is displaying in an orthographic view, rather than a perspective view.

1.Reposition the spatial data plot. Either:
a.Click Top View on the 3D Graphics toolbar; or
b.Select Graphics > Orientation, then select a view option, for example, Right.

Note

You will not be able to measure distance if you select Isometric from this menu.

2.Click Measure Distance on the 3D Graphics toolbar.
3.In the 3D Scene:
a.Click where you want the measurement to start.
b.Click where you want the measurement to end.

XPAC calculates the distance between the two points:

Measure Distance Calculation