Area in non-Vector Files

From the Analysis menu, select Measure.

The Measurement dialog box appears displaying the measurement options.

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

Click the Area tab.

In the Area Units list, select a unit of measurement in which to measure the area of the region.

In the Perimeter Units list, select a unit of measurement in which to measure the perimeter of the region.

Note: In the Net Area Result group, select Add to cumulate a net area result of different areas, select Subtract to subtract an area from the net area result, and select Clear to clear the Net Area Result field.

Click a point on the drawing to define the starting point.

Continue clicking points on the drawing to define the region you want to measure.

Each point is joined by a line. The area and perimeter measurements appear in their respective fields in the Area tab.

Right-click to complete the measurement.

Note: Click Reset to take another measurement.

Click Close to close the Measurement dialog box.