To Identify the Vertical Distance Between Two Entities
Use the Vertical Distance Between Entities command to list the vertical distance between two entities and to optionally draw a persistent marker to identify the location of this distance.
This command can help you calculate the distance between design profiles where the alignments cross, which helps you determine whether a minimum clearance is maintained.
This command can be used with the following types of entities:
Line
Arc
Circle
Polyline (2D with elevation, or 3D)
Feature line (can be embedded in a corridor)
Survey figure
Profile
Click Analyze tabInquiry panelMinimum Vertical Distance Between EntitiesFind.
Select the first entity in the drawing, and then select the second entity.
Note: If you select an alignment, press Enter to specify the appropriate profile.
The following information is displayed on the command line:
vertical distance between the entities
elevation of the first entity
elevation of the second entity
X,Y locations on the two entities where the distance was calculated
Enter Yes to draw a marker at the location at which the entities cross in plan, using the current layer and linetype. The marker is persistent and remains in the drawing after you save it.