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title: "Measurement Tools in MachineBuilder"
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# Measurement Tools in MachineBuilder

This guide explains how to use the measurement tools in MachineBuilder.

#### **Face to Face**

This tool allows you to measure the distance between two parallel planar surfaces. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image(720).png)

From the measurement tool drop-down, select “Measure Face to Face”. Once selected, left-click on the first planar surface in your design to set the starting point. Then, left-click on the second parallel planar surface to measure the distance between them.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image(721).png)

> Tip: Use the shortcut “M” on your keyboard to open the face-to-face measurement tool.

#### Edge

This tool allows you to measure the length of an edge or the radius of a circular feature. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image(722).png)

From the measurement tool drop-down, select “Measure Edge”. After selecting it, left-click on the desired linear edge to get the length, or on a circular edge to measure the radius.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image-1786977562705.png)

> Tip: Use the shortcut “E” on your keyboard to open the Edge measurement tool.

#### Point to Point

This tool allows you to measure the distance between any two points in your design. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image(723).png)

From the measurement tool drop-down, select “Measure Point to Point”. In your design, left-click on the first point to set the starting location. The tool will automatically snap to the center of a planar surface or edge. Afterward, left-click on the second point to measure the distance between them.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image-1786977679613.png)

If you need to select any arbitrary point, hold down “Ctrl” to enable free movement, which allows you to click on any surface location in your design

![](https://cdn.document360.io/3eee4d14-5ca0-4ea6-b426-1c19393e6a5e/Images/Documentation/image-1786977720846.png)

> Tip: Use the shortcut “O” on your keyboard to open the Point to point measurement tool.

[Using Measurement Tools in MachineBuilder | MachineBuilder Tips](https://www.youtube.com/embed/lIfDmwceDCI)