How to measure the real lenght of a curve on solidworks?

Cemal Uslu

6 Oct, 2011 07:06 AM

Thank You David Thomas! I thought it would be better to add a tutorial. And i can do it now. Thanks again!

1. Step 1:

   If you have a sketch like that and you want to measure it, so start with the next step.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Click on the arrow on the top, then Tools, then Measure... (You should be editing your sketch)
   

   

3. Step 3:

   You will see a ruler that you can move with your mouse. Click on the curve when measure tool is selected.
   

   

4. Step 4:

   You will see the Arc Lenght and Chord Lenght in a box.
   

   

5. Step 5:

   You can use that tool for both 2d and 3d sketches.