This command can be used to determine the dimensions of a figure when the area is fixed and three or more sides are known. The figure can be defined by a closed polyline or by picking the known points and curves. The command then prompts for the area to be solved for (in square units and acres).
Define area by points or closed
polyline [Points/<Linework>]? press Enter
Select polyline segment to
adjust: select a polyline
segment
Select hinge
point [endp]: Move the cursor around to find a hinge
point.
Keep existing polyline
[Yes/<No>]? N
Area: 47104.31 S.F, 1.0814
Acres
Remainder/Acres/<Enter target area (s.f.)>:
48000
|
Polyline method |
Pulldown Menu Location: Area/Layout
Keyboard Command: harea
Prerequisite: A closed polyline or at least one known side.
Two direction lines should be drawn.