Obtain Area and Mass Properties Information

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Obtain Area and Mass Properties Information

 

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Obtain Area and Mass Properties Information

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To add areas as you calculate

1. Click Tools menu Inquiry Area.At the Command prompt, enter area.
2. Enter a (Add).
3. Use one of the following methods:
   • Specify points to define the area you want to add and press ENTER.
   • Enter o (Object) and select the objects you want to add.

     You see the measurements of each new area and a running total of all areas.

4. Press ENTER twice to end the command.

 Toolbar: Inquiry 

 Command entry: AREA