Chapter 15 Obtaining Drawing Information 429 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Figure 15-3. The data provided by the Distance option. Notice that the first point defines the vertex of the angular value. Second point First point First point Second point Figure 15-5. An example of using the Multiple points option of the Distance option to calculate the total distance between several points along lines and an arc. 7. Specify the next point 5. Use arc options to define the arc 6. Select the Line option 3. Specify the next point 4. Select the Arc option 1. Specify the start point 2. Select the Multiple points option 8. Specify the next point 9. Select the Close option Figure 15-4. Options available for the Multiple points option of the Distance option. Option Description Arc Measures the length of an arc includes the same options available for drawing arcs. Choose the Line option to return to measuring the distance between linear points. Length Measures the specified length of a line. Undo Cancels the effects of an unwanted selection, returning to the previous measurement point. Total Finishes multiple point selection and calculates the total distance between points. Close Connects the current point to the first point finishes multiple point selection and calculates the total distance between points.
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