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In AutoCAD, we can swiftly determine areas without the need for complex formulas or manual calculations using a computer. In this article, let's explore the efficient method of calculating areas in Cad.
1. Calculating Overall Area with the 'aa' Command
1.1. Computing Polygonal Areas
Step 1: Enter the command aa and press Enter.
Step 2: Click on the first point of the shape to select the area you want to measure.
Note: To easily click on points of the shape, enable Object Snap (shortcut key F3) and Object Snap Tracking (shortcut key F11).
Next, click on the second point.
Afterward, click on the third point of the drawing.
Lastly, click on the final point of the drawing to enclose the area to be measured.
Step 3: Press Enter to calculate. The area will be displayed in the command line under
1.2. Calculating the Area of a Circular Shape
Step 1: Input the command aa => Enter.
Step 2: Input the command O => Enter.
Step 3: Click on the circle to measure its area.
Afterward, you will see the area of the circle displayed in the command line as shown below:
2. Calculating the Excluded Area from the Drawing
Step 1: Input the command aa => Enter.
Step 2: Input the command a => Enter to Add the selected area for calculation.
Step 3: Click on the first selection point of the shape.
Next, click to the second point of the shape.
Lastly, click on the final point of the shape to measure the area. Press Enter to view the result.
Step 4: After obtaining the total area result, input the command s => Enter to use the Subtract command for excluding the interior drawing area.
Step 5: Input the command o => Enter to select the inner circle.
Note: If the interior shape is a polygon (triangle, square, rectangle, etc.), input the command a => Enter to add the shape to be subtracted.
Step 6: Click on the area of the drawing to be removed and press Enter to calculate.
After completion, you will see the calculated area in the Total area.
With this straightforward and commonly used method in the article, you won't need external calculations; just utilize the commands in Cad. Wishing you success!
