Measure shortest distance between a point and face

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To measure the shortest distance between a point and a face

1. Click Analysis and then, in the Measure group, click the arrow next to

Distance.

2. Click

Distance of Point to Face. The Measure Output and Distance dialog boxes open.

3. Click a point on the object.

4. Click the target face. The viewer displays the shortest distance between the point and the face in the Distance Output box.

5. You can click further measure options, or click

to complete the operation.

If it is not possible to project a perpendicular through the point to the target face, Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access displays an error message.