How to Measure a Line in AutoCAD?

You can measure a line in AutoCAD using the "MEASURE" command or the "DISTANCE" command. Here's how:

Using the "MEASURE" Command

1. Select the "MEASURE" command: You can access this command through the command line or by clicking the "Measure" icon on the ribbon.
2. Select the line: Click on the line you want to measure.
3. View the measurement: AutoCAD will display the length of the line in the command line and in the drawing area.

Using the "DISTANCE" Command

1. Select the "DISTANCE" command: You can access this command through the command line or by clicking the "Distance" icon on the ribbon.
2. Select the starting point: Click on the starting point of the line you want to measure.
3. Select the ending point: Click on the ending point of the line.
4. View the measurement: AutoCAD will display the distance between the two points in the command line and in the drawing area.

Additional Tips

• You can use the "MEASURE" command to measure the length of any object in AutoCAD, including lines, arcs, circles, and polylines.
• The "DISTANCE" command is useful for measuring the distance between any two points, even if they are not connected by a line.
• You can change the units of measurement in AutoCAD by going to the "Options" dialog box and selecting the "Units" tab.