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Measure Distance

Tools → Measure Distance        Shared Dialog Box
Calculates the relative distance and orientation between two positions in your model (Markers, Points, or a marker/point) and ground. Adams View calculates the following distance information:
■Magnitude
■x, y, and z component
■Angular displacement
You can also select that Adams View calculate the results relative to a reference marker. You can select to measure the distance at the model's initial configuration (how you built it) or at a particular simulation step. You can specify a time, frame number, or a configuration of the model. You can view the results in an Information window or have Adams View store the results in a file.
Learn more about Measuring Distance Between Positions.
 
For the option:
Do the following:
First Position
Enter the marker from which you want to measure the distance.
Second Position
Enter the marker to which you want to measure the distance.
Ref Position
You can:
■Enter a marker or point that defines the coordinate system in which to represent distance information. Using a point as the reference position is the same as using a marker whose orientation is identical to the global orientation.
■Leave blank to define the distance information in the global coordinate system.
Write Result to File Name
Enter the name of the file in which you want to save the distance information. If you want the information written to a directory other than the one from which you are running Adams View, include the path.
Note: If you do not specify a file, your results will appear in an Information window.
Model Name/
Analysis Name
Choose either:
■Model Name - To calculate the distance based on the current configuration of a model.
■Analysis Name - To calculate the distance based on a configuration or simulation time in a particular Simulation.
If you selected Model Name, the following option appears:
Model Name
Enter the name of the current model in the text box. If you want to measure distance in the current model, you do not need to enter a model name.
If you selected Analysis Name, the following options appear:
Analysis Name
Enter the name of the simulation.
Configuration/Time/Frame Number
Select to use a particular time, frame, or configuration store in the selected simulation.