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  1. 28th Nov 2008 07:19 pm #1
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    Default Calculating lengths from multiple lines

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    Hello guys
    I have a question, we have a mulitple sections of lines, not plines, some are not connected together. But we need the total length of one of these sections. Is there a way we can select the lines and find out the total length of lines?? Thanks
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  2. 28th Nov 2008 08:16 pm #2
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    Similar request recently, see http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29771

    Won't the total length show in the "properties" box if only lines are selected? (not at CAD to check).
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    When all the lines are selected, the length category comes up as "Varies"
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    There are Lisp routines that will return a running total. All one has to do is search for them in the appropriate places.
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    Thanks ReMark,
    I did find one. It works great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vikes_Fl View Post
    Thanks ReMark,
    I did find one. It works great!
    When you find an answer such as this, would you please share it with the forum so others can benefit from reading your thread
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