Summary
GibbsCAM 2026 adds a Measure command that reports both the minimum and maximum distance between two elements or element groups. Results appear in the Measure dialog and as color-coded textboxes in the workspace.
Table of Contents
- What Changed in GibbsCAM 2026
- Before You Begin
- Procedure
- Related Video
- Best Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Related Articles
What Changed in GibbsCAM 2026
Important: The result is based on every element assigned to each group. Confirm the listed element IDs and markers before using the values.
Before You Begin
• Use GibbsCAM 2026 and open the part to inspect.
• Show the geometry and bodies that contain the elements to compare.
• Identify the intended element or element group for Group A and Group B.
• Save the part before beginning the review.
Procedure
Step 1 - Open Measure
1. Open View > Visibility and select Measure.
2. Position the Measure dialog where it does not cover the elements being inspected.
Step 2 - Define the Two Groups
1. Drag marker A onto the first element and marker B onto the second element; reposition either marker as needed.
2. To use selected elements, select the required element or group and choose Use Selection for Group A or Group B.
3. Confirm the element IDs listed under both groups.
Step 3 - Review and Position the Results
1. Read the Minimum and Maximum values in the dialog.
2. Review the yellow minimum and pink maximum textboxes in the workspace.
3. Move a textbox to a clear location and select its pin button to lock that display position.
Figure 1 Measure displays both values in the dialog and workspace
Source: What's New in GibbsCAM 2026, p. 16
Step 4 - Reset the Measurement
1. Choose Reset under one group to remove only that group's elements.
2. To clear both groups, right-click in the Measure dialog and choose Reset.
Expected Result
• Group A and Group B list the intended geometry, faces, or edges.
• The dialog displays minimum and maximum distances between the two groups.
• The workspace shows movable yellow and pink result textboxes.
Related Video
Best Practices
• Keep each group limited to the elements needed for the current question.
• Use the element IDs and workspace markers to verify both groups.
• Pin result textboxes only after moving them away from important part detail.
• Reset both groups before starting an unrelated comparison.
Troubleshooting
• Problem: Measure does not report the expected distance.
Cause
• Group A or Group B contains the wrong element.
• A marker was dropped on a different face, edge, or geometry item than intended.
Resolution
Reset the affected group, define it again, and verify its marker and listed element IDs before reading the result.
• Problem: Use Selection replaces elements that were already in a group.
Cause
• Use Selection replaces the current group contents.
• The complete intended selection was not active when the button was chosen.
Resolution
Select every required element for that group, then choose Use Selection again and confirm the listed IDs.
• Problem: A result textbox obscures part detail.
Cause
• The textbox remains at its automatic location.
• The display position was not pinned after the textbox was moved.
Resolution
Move the textbox to a clear area and select its pin button to lock the display position.
• Problem: Old elements remain in the next comparison.
Cause
• Only one group was reset.
• A new selection was assigned to one group while the other group was retained.
Resolution
Right-click in the Measure dialog and choose Reset to clear both groups, then define the new comparison.
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Keywords
GibbsCAM 2026, Measure, minimum distance, maximum distance, Group A, Group B, Use Selection, geometry measurement, solid face, body edge, facet body
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