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