Summary
The CP_CALCAREA command in CADPower allows users to calculate the total area of multiple closed entities such as polylines, splines, and circles in their CAD drawings. This versatile tool not only computes the summed areas but also offers advanced annotation, reporting, and exporting features.
CADPower -> Polyline Tools -> Inquiry & Statistics -> Compute summed areas of closed polylines
Key Features:
- Annotation Parameters:
- Centroid Annotation: Automatically annotate each polygon’s area at its centroid with a text object.
- Units Suffix: Append a units suffix (like sq.mm, sq.m, etc.) to each area annotation for clarity.
- Polygon Numbering: Precede each area annotation with a unique polygon number for easy identification.
- Dynamic Text Height: Customize the text height for annotations to ensure visibility and fit within the drawing scale.
- Precision Control: Set the decimal precision for area values to suit the project’s accuracy requirements.
- Enhanced Reporting:
- Centroid and Area Table: Generate a comprehensive table listing the centroid coordinates (X, Y, Z), area, and polygon numbers.
- Island Area Detection: Automatically detect and deduct areas of inner islands (holes) within larger polygons.
- Exclusion Area Components: Optionally display exclusion area components as a separate line item in reports.
- Data Export:
- CSV Export: Export calculated area and centroid data into a CSV file for further analysis or documentation.
- Cost/Time Analysis (Optional):
- Perform area-based cost and time analysis using predefined settings or custom layer and color-based parameters.
- Annotation Layer Management:
- Specify a dedicated layer for all area annotations, ensuring organized and easily editable documentation.
- Area Annotation Settings:
- DWG Units: Flexibly handle drawing units like mm, cm, inches, meters, and yards.
- Area Units: Choose from a wide array of area units, including sq.mm, sq.cm, sq.in, sq.ft, sq.m, acres, hectares, and more.
Use Case:
This command is ideal for professionals needing precise area calculations for space planning, material estimation, or cost analysis in architectural, engineering, or manufacturing drawings.
Quick Tip:
Enable the “Export coordinates into CSV” option to seamlessly transfer data for integration with spreadsheets or database applications.