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In the 3D Wireframe, 3D Hidden lines, 3D Smooth shading and 3D Flat shading display modes the information on the 3D model objects is displayed in the Structure panel. Measurement tools (Viewer tab -> Measure section) can be used to get more detailed information on dimensions of the 3D model components.

•Distance

Measures distance between two points, parallel edges, circle centers or height between two parallel surfaces.

•Snap 3D Edge

Measures the edge length and the radius of an arc or a circle.

•Area

Measures area and overall dimensions of the surface (difference between maximum X, Y and Z values)

•Measure panel

The panel contains measurement results that can be copied if necessary.