I use the DIST command frequently when measuring oblique line lengths on PDFATTACH scaled entitiesI know that with ORTHO on line lengths are given but often my lines are not horizontal or verticalIs there a way to set up DIST as a menu item or another way of measuring distance?Thanks

Is it not already a menu item for you?If you're seeing a different MEASUREGEOM sub-command icon, pull it down and select the DIST one, and it will become the one that appears there.

Kent,It wasnt but I found customise under drafting and annotation and added it to my home group - so thanks for the tip