To Measure Entities
1. On the Tools tab, choose a method of measurement:
◦ Click
Distance to open the
Distance dialog box.
◦ Click
Angle to open the
Angle dialog box.
◦ Click
Area to open the
Area dialog box.
◦ Click
Geometry to open the
Geometry dialog box.
2. Select one or more geometric or construction entities to measure. The measurement displays in the box.
When calculating area, select an entity with a closed form.
3. If required, choose one of the following actions:
◦ Click

to repeat the analysis.
◦ Click

to display x and y coordinates of the selected entities.
◦ Click

to save the information to a file.
◦ Click

to print the information.
◦ Click

to expand or collapse the dialog box.
◦ Click

to display the information in a separate window.