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Topic ClosedIncorrect distance using Civil3D
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Tomoye View Drop Down
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Points: 1 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: Incorrect distance using Civil3D
    Posted: 07.Feb.2011 at 19:27
Whenever using the distance command it gives an incorrect distance..It shows a 3D distance and also an incorrect 2D Length.
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Points: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25.Mar.2011 at 17:57

It will always give you the 3D distance for that command. Just make sure that the two object you're measuring are in the same elevations to get the right horizontal distance or just make a temp polyline between that two objects and check the lenght through its properties.
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