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258 | Chapter 15 Use Precision Tools
Command line AREA
To calculate the area of an object
1 From the Tools menu, choose Inquiry. Then choose Area.
2 On the command line, enter o (Object).
3 Select an object.
AutoCAD displays the area and perimeter of the selected object.
Inquiry toolbar
Command line
AREA
To add areas as you calculate
1 From the Tools menu, choose Inquiry. Then choose 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.
AutoCAD displays the measurements of each new area and a running
total of all areas.
4 Press ENTER twice to end the command.
Inquiry toolbar
Command line
AREA
To subtract areas from a calculation
1 While a combined area is displayed, enter s (Subtract).
2 Use one of the following methods:
■ Specify points to define the area you want to subtract and press ENTER.
■ Enter o (Object) and select the objects you want to subtract.
AutoCAD updates the running total as you define new areas.
3 Press
ENTER to end the command.
Inquiry toolbar
Command line
AREA