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Measurement is finding a number that shows the size or amount of something.

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Determining distance of point to shape in certain orientated direction

If you don't want to script a solution, there is a relatively easy way to achieve what you want using the editing tools (it is a lot easier to do than describe so don't be put off): Create a line la …
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Why is ellipsoidal distance greater than cartesian distance?

Cartesian distance is as measured on a flat Earth. Ellipsoidal distance is as measured on a spherical shape (or ellipsoid). To understand why the latter is longer, draw a circle and then draw a squa …
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