Measure angle between directions
To measure an angle between directions
1. Click
Analysis and then, in the
Measure group, click the arrow next to
Angle.
2. Click
Angle between Directions. The
Measure Output and
Angle dialog boxes open.
4. You can manipulate the angle in the following ways:
◦ To reverse the first object's direction, click Rev 1st Dir.
◦ To reverse the second object's direction, click Rev 2nd Dir.
◦ To reverse the first object's direction with the second, and the second object's direction with the first, click Switch Dir.
◦ To measure the complement angle, click Complement.
The viewer updates the graphical feedback representing the angle and displays the new angle value in the Angle Output box.
5. Click
to complete the operation or click
Accept to use the value in an operation without closing the
Angle dialog box.