Distance Between Two Entities

This command reports the average, minimum and maximum distances between two entities. For example, this command can be used to find the minimum distance between a right-of-way polyline and a property perimeter polyline. The supported entities include polylines, lines and arcs. The reports the coordinates along the two entities at the minimum and maximum distances. There is an option to dimension the minimum or maximum distances.

Prompts

Select first polyline, line or arc: pick a polyline
Select second polyline, line or arc: pick a polyline
Distance Between Two Entities results dialog

Pulldown Menu Location: Centerline
Keyboard Command: minmax2
Prerequisite: Two entities