Chapter 12
On-Screen Measurement
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Scale, Ann
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12.2.6
Measuring the Length Between the Centers of Two Circles
You can measure the length between the centers of two circles drawn on the screen. To do this:
1
Display the [TOOL MENU: MEAS/DRAW] screen.
2
Tap
[2
CIRCLES].
3
On the screen, specify three points (A, B, and C in the
figure) to draw a circle (as the first circle) determined by
those points.
A circle whose circumference passes through the three
points is drawn.
4
On the screen, specify three points (D, E, and F in the
figure) to draw a circle (as the second circle) determined
by those points.
Another circle whose circumference passes through the
three points is drawn. Then, a straight line is drawn between
the centers of two circles, and the length of the straight line
is displayed.
To continue measurement, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5
To terminate measurement, tap [CLOSE] to redisplay the
[TOOL MENU: MEAS/DRAW] screen.
Measuring the length between the centers of two circles
Adjusting measurement results
After measuring the length between the centers of two circles, you can adjust the measurement result. To do this:
(1) Tap [SELECT].
(2) Select a desired measurement result.
(3) Adjust the measurement result.
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You can move the displayed value of a measurement result by mouse dragging.
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You can move the two circles by mouse-dragging the straight line between the centers of the circles.
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You can resize a circle by mouse-dragging one of the three points on the circumference of the circle.
(4) To redisplay the [2 CIRCLES] menu, tap [X] in the [SELECT] menu.
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