Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Stop settling for direct "point-to-point" distance measurements in 3D Play. In this quick tutorial, Randy Simmons from GoEngineer shows you how to unlock detailed XYZ distance components to get a better understanding of your model's spatial dimensions.

Learn how to navigate the 3DEXPERIENCE Global Platform Preferences to enable Extended Display, toggle units on/off, and customize your measurement graphics like line thickness and text colors.

Need more help? Accelerate your learning with our 3DEXPERIENCE online training: https://hubs.la/Q03_P-r_0

00:00 Introduction: Standard vs. XYZ Measurements
00:29 Why You Can't Find This in the 3D Play App
00:44 Accessing Global Platform Preferences
00:53 Enabling Extended Display & XYZ Components
01:21 Customizing Graphic Properties
01:35 Exploring Other Measurement Types
01:44 The Future of Consolidated Preferences

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