Measuring a Projected Area

You can measure the projected area of one or more objects. The objects are projected onto a plane, and the area of their silhouette is measured.

To measure the project area of an object or objects:

1. Click Measure > Inspect > Mass Properties.

2. Select the objects you want to measure.

3. Select Options > Show projected area to see a shadow of the projected area.

4. Click the Select Datum Plane tool guide or hold Alt and select the plane you want the objects' silhouette projected on.

   The projected area and estimated precision is displayed in the Design window.