Bearing & 3D Distance

The Bearing & 3D Distance command reports the angles and distances (both horizontal and vertical) between two coordinates.

Options

1. -pointsOnpline/Segment/<Points> Indicate the method by which the coordinates will be specified:
   • pointsOnpline: Specify this option to pick any two locations on a polyline. Prompting changes to:
     1. First point on polyline A nearest snap is enabled permitting a quick graphical pick anywhere along the polyline.
     2. Second point on polyline Pick a second point along the polyline.
   • Segment: Specify this option to graphically select the segment of a polyline. Prompting changes to:
     1. Select segment Graphically pick a polyline on the screen.
   • Points: Use this option to specify a pair of
     1. Pick first point or point ID Specify a coordinate via an available Entity Snaps or indicate an existing point ID (number).
     2. Pick second point or point ID Indicate a second coordinate.
2. <Calculate> Press Enter to display the results which are summarized in a dialog box:

• Save Report: (button) Launches the standard File Selector that permits you to save the information to an external text file.

Note: During the selection process, you can access other common controls; most notably the various Map Screen View Controls.

Note: Refer to the Command Options discussion for additional information.

See also:

• Inverse
• COGO - Bearing & 3D Distance (Main Menu)