DISTANCE TO RSO

Purpose:

This function calculates the distance from a selected model to the closest RSO along one of X-, Y- or Z-axis. It also creates a dimensioning component to display the resulting value. The function will measure from the point on the model given by the POS attribute. If no RSO is found you will get the measure to the closest frame or LP-plane. (The RSO does not have to be in the drawing, the system will search in the database).

Note that some activities need to be completed to make this work as expected. The RSDIM attribute of the RSOs needs to be set so that it is possible to measure to. Also, the Ship Coordinate Option must be activated using the command SHIPCO ON in the Command Window. for further information refer to the Marine Customization User Guide.

Instructions:

1. In the Dimension menu, click 3D, then Distance to RSO. Initially the Distance to RSO dialog is shown. Here you can select along which axis you want to measure (X, Y or Z):

   

2. The dimension text can be customized by clicking one of the Format radio buttons.

3. Now select which model to measure from. The distance will be from the POS attribute of this model.

4. Finally place the dimension in the drawing. The placement of the dimension text will either be on the same or on the opposite side of the arrow. This depends on which side of the model (or more specific on which side of the point given by the POS attribute) is indicated.

5. In case the distance should be represented in a box like a label and not as a dimension, this is easily achieved with the function Annotate Label. Use the attributes "SHIPX", "SHIPY" and "SHIPZ" for the distance along the X-, Y- and Z-axis respectively.

Options:

None

Result:

A new dimension component is created that will show the distance to the closest RSO.