Measure distance

On the CityEngine toolbar, use the Measure Distance tool Measure distance to measure distances. Click the Measure Distance tool Measure distance (M+D) to open the Tool Options window Tool options. You can also click Analysis > Measure Distance in the main menu.

Click in the scene to place the starting point. Click again to place the endpoint.

Measure distance tool
Line of sight, vertical, and horizontal distance are measured. Note: The line of sight shines through the building.

Tool options

Measure distance tool options

The Measure Distance tool options Tool options include the following:

Tool options Measure Distance
Diagonal distance

Diagonal distance between the points.

Horizontal distance

Horizontal distance between the points.

Vertical distance

Vertical distance between the points.

Show laserlines

Turn laser lines on and off. The laser lines project the current height of the mouse onto the surrounding geometry.


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