Use the Caliper Tool

1. In the Step Name control, enter a descriptive name for the step.
2. Select the type of geometric feature you want to compute.

   Note  When you select a geometric feature, the step displays the minimum number of points you need to select to compute the feature.

3. Select the points that define the geometric feature using one of the following methods:
   • Click the points overlaid on the image.
   • Select the checkboxes in the Available Points list.
   • Double-click the point names in the Available Points list.

Tips   If a measurement creates a new point, the new point is available for new measurements when you close the caliper parameter window and re-open it. To save the data, click the Send Data to Excel button or the Save Results button. To deselect all points on the image, click Reset.

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