RAPIDDIST

GstarCAD 2026 → Commands → R

Function Description:

This command is used to measure distance and angle between 2D objects along X, Y axis rapidly by moving the mouse.

Distances that only can be measured along X, Y axis based on the position of your mouse, are displayed dynamically as you move your mouse over and between objects. Angles between the objects touched by distance lines, are displayed dynamically at the same time.

Command Access:

Icon:

Menu: Express > Dimension > Rapid Dist
Ribbon: Express > Dimension > Rapid Dist
Toolbar: /
Command: RAPIDDIST
Alias: /

Command Prompts:

Specify the point [Settings/Record]<press the Enter to finish>:

Type “Settings”, you can set unit conversion and scale in"Settings" dialog box.

Type “Record”, You can save the current result in command line window, which is convenient to check or copy data to other documents.