> ## Measuring Area

> Use the Area option to measure the area and perimeter of a region.

> 1. From the Analysis menu, select Measure.

> The Measurement dialog box appears.

> Note: From the AutoVue toolbar, you can also click Measure .

> 2. Click the Area tab.
> 3. Select Between Points if you want to measure the area between points on a drawing. The snapping modes are displayed.

> Select the snapping modes that you want to use for measuring.

> To select all snapping modes click All On.

> To deselect all snapping modes click All Off.

> See EDA Snapping Modes

> 4. Select Shape if you want to measure the area of a predefined shape on the drawing; the snapping modes are disabled.
> 5. From the Measured Area Units list, select the unit in which you want to measure the area.
> 6. From the Perimeter Units list, select the unit in which you want to measure the perimeter.
> 7. In the Net Area Result section of the dialog box, select Add to cumulate a net area result of different areas.

> To subtract an area from the Net Area Result, select Subtract.

> Select Clear to clear the Net Area Result.

> 8. If you selected Between Points, click points on the drawing to define the area.

> Each point is joined by a line. The area and perimeter measurements appear in the Measurement dialog box.

> 9. If you selected Shape, click the edge of the predefined shape that you want to measure.

> The shape is highlighted. The area and perimeter measurements appear in the Measurement dialog box.

> Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

> 10. Click Close to close the Measurement dialog box.

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