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Measuring a projected area

You can measure the projected area of one or more objects. The objects are projected onto a plane, and the area of their silhouette is measured.

To measure the projected area of an object or objects

1. Click MassAnalysis tool used to display mass properties, or volume information for the solids and surfaces in your design. Properties in the Inspect group on the MeasureTools for displaying measurement properties of the edges, faces, and solids in your design. tab.

2. Select the objects you want to measure.

3. Select Show projected area in the Options panelArea of the user interface that enables you to modify functions specific to tools. to see a shadow of the projected area.

4. Click the Select DatumObject that is assumed to be an exact size and shape, and be in an exact location, that is used to locate or establish geometric relationship of other objects. PlaneConstruction geometry consisting of a flat surface. Planes can be used for a 2D sketch, section view of a model, a neutral plane in a draft feature. tool guide or hold Alt and select the plane you want the objects' silhouette projected on.

   The projected area and estimated precision is displayed in the Design windowArea in the user interface that displays your model or assembly. Also known as Workspace..