AutoCAD 101: HOW TO DETERMINE THE AREA OF A POLYGON

POLYGON

It is more practical to use the POLYLINE (PLINE Tool) to set the perimeter of the area you want to determine. Because any connected sequence of lines and curves you will make using the Pline Tool is created as an OBJECT. Because it is now an object, it is very easy to determine the area of your polygon.

How will you execute the Pline Tool command?

There are 2 basic ways to do this. First is by typing “pline” in the Command Window. The Command Window is the rectangular bar located below in your screen.

Second is by clicking the PLINE icon located the basic Tool bar.

DETERMINE the AREA of a Polygon.

Below is a sample drawing of an Irregular Polygon. We will determine its exact area.

At the Command Line, type in “AREA” then hit ENTER keyboard. You will notice another line will appear asking for an option, just type in letter “O” to mean “Object” then hit ENTER.

Then, Click any part of the Polygon.

The value of AREA and PERIMETER should now be on display in the command line.

Thank you.