## qdis

   'qdis' RETURN 'c'|'f'|'g'|'m'|'n'|'p'|'q'|'s'|'w'

This keyword is used to measure distances between nodes or points. Move the mouse pointer over one entity and press the following key, for a node 'n', for a point 'p' or for a center point 'c' (has to be the second selection). If the key 'c' was pressed then the distance between the two nodes or points are given in cylindrical coordinates. Here lcir is the length of the arc, da the angle, dr is r2-r1. If no center point was chosen then the distance and its xyz components are given in the Cartesian system. But in addition the cylindrical distances around the origin and around the xyz-axis are also given.

In addition the normal distance of a node or point to a plane defined by three nodes or points can be measured. The point or node in question is selected with key 'n' or 'p' and the nodes or points which define the plane are selected with 'm' (mesh nodes) or 'g' (geometry points). Instead of defining a plane the user may select a single surface with 's' or a single element face with 'f' (will be extended by adjacent faces). This selection has to take place before the node or point is selected.

Press ”q” to quit the command.

• dist: global distance
• dx, dy,dz: distance in the three Cartesian directions
• da: global angle
• dax, day, daz: angle around x, y, z