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Measure shortest distance between an edge and surface
To measure the shortest distance between an edge and a surface
1. Click Analysis and then, in the Measure group, click the arrow next to Distance.
2. Click Distance of Edge to Surf. The Measure Output and Distance dialog boxes open.
3. Click an edge.
4. Click a surface. The viewer displays the shortest distance between the edge and the surface in the Distance Output box.
5. You can click further measure options, or click to complete the operation.