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