To measure the shortest distance between two parametric objects

To measure the shortest distance between two parametric objects

1. Press and hold the CTRL key and select two parametric objects in the Scene View with the Select tool .
2. Open the Measure Tools window, and click Options.
3. In the Options Editor, the Measure page under the Interface node, select the Use Center Lines check box, and click OK.
4. Click Review tab Measure panel Measure Shortest Distance .

   The Distance box, and the optional dimension label display the shortest distance between the center lines of the selected parametric objects.