Measuring vector components of distance in Creo

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November 10, 2021
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I know how to measure the distance between two entities in Creo, but I would like to know the vector components: dx, dy, and dz.

Can Creo do this?

Thanks.

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Best answer by MartinHanak

KenFarley

21-Topaz II

I know of no direct way to do this. Kind of annoying because we know Creo has the numbers, since the distance reported is definitely a vector length from point to point.

Two ways I've done the measurement:

(1) Build the x=0, y=0, z=0 planes. Take measurements from each plane to the point of interest.

(2) Create a point at the "from" and "to" positions, write them to a file, calculate the vector components myself.

There are likely other ways to get the numbers, just nothing straightforward that I know of. If there is a more direct way, I hope someone will enlighten me.

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pejacobson

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Thanks for your reply and detailing a methodology.
I have been using NX and am new to Creo. NX does a much better job of providing vectors for distances and normal, and low-level information about objects.
Thanks,
Paul

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MartinHanak