Area

On the Info menu, click Area

AREA calculates the area bounded by an imaginary polygon, a real polygon, a smooth polygon, a circle, or an ellipse.

1. The prompt reads "1st point [or ENTER to select]:"

·   Right-click or press ENTER to select a circle, ellipse, or poly entity with the pick cursor. CC3 displays the area in a message box. Choose OK to clear the message.

·   Select a start point for a polygon used to describe the bounded area you are measuring.

1. If you selected a point with the mouse, the prompt reads "Next point:". Select a second point, then continue selecting points around the area you want to measure.

2. Right-click to complete the imaginary polygon. CC3 displays the area in a message box. Choose OK to clear the message.

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