On the CityEngine toolbar, use the Measure Distance tool
to measure distances. Click the Measure Distance tool
(M+D) to open the Tool Options window
. 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.

Tool options

The Measure Distance tool options
include the following:
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. |