KDIST, KP1
, KP2
Calculates and lists the distance between two keypoints.
KP1
First keypoint in distance calculation. If KP1
=
P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored
(valid only in the GUI).
KP2
Second keypoint in distance calculation.
KDIST lists the distance between keypoints KP1
and KP2
,
as well as the current coordinate system offsets from KP1
to KP2
,
where the X, Y, and Z locations of KP1
are subtracted
from the X, Y, and Z locations of KP2
(respectively)
to determine the offsets. KDIST is valid in any coordinate
system except toroidal [CSYS,3].
KDIST returns a variable, called "_RETURN
," which contains the distance value.
You can use this value for various purposes; for example, to set the default
number of line divisions to be generated along region boundary lines [ESIZE,_RETURN
]. In interactive mode, you can access this
command by using the Model Query Picker ( ), where you can also access automatic annotation functions,
and display the value on your model.
This command is valid in any processor.