Probing

Probing#

Probing allows you to probe the location of any point on an imported geometry. This tool is useful for inspecting specific locations, measuring distances, and verifying geometry coordinates.

Overview#

Probing provides a way to interactively select and inspect point locations on geometry loaded in the viewer. When you click on a point, its location is temporarily stored until a new point is clicked, allowing you to quickly check coordinates at different locations.

Accessing Probing#

The Probing tool is available when:

  • Geometry is loaded in the viewer

  • The probe tool icon appears in the viewer toolbar

  • Clicking the probe icon opens the “Probe location” panel

Probe

Operating Modes#

Probing offers two modes of operation:

Selection in Viewer#

In this mode, you can directly click on any point in the 3D viewer to probe its location.

  • Click anywhere on the geometry surface in the viewer

  • The location coordinates are automatically displayed

  • The probed location is highlighted or marked in the viewer

  • Clicking a new point replaces the previous probed location

Location Specification#

In this mode, you can manually specify the coordinates of the point you want to probe.

  • Enter the X, Y, and Z coordinates directly

  • The specified location is displayed in the viewer

  • Useful for probing exact locations or locations that may be difficult to click

Interface Elements#

The Probing interface appears as a pop-up panel with the following elements:

  • Location field: Labeled “Location -” with an edit icon, displays or allows input of the X, Y, Z coordinates

  • Entity Name field: Labeled “Entity Name -”, shows the entity or surface name at the probed location

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