Point 1: First line

Point 2: Second line

The shortest distance between the lines will be displayed in the window.

Perimeter

Menu: Dimension / Info / Perimeter

Measures the perimeter of selected object or the perimeter of line defined by points.

Point 1: Beginning of line

Point 2: End of first segment

Point 3-n: End of second and subsequent segments (optional)

The perimeter distance will be displayed on the screen.

Perimeter of Selected Objects: Calculates the total perimeter of any selected objects.

If no objects are selected, just set points around the perimeter you want to measure. The points will be connected with a temporary line. Press Enter when you have set all of the points. The perimeter of the shape will be calculated and displayed in drawing units.