To Measure the Area of the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
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Select the Measure Area tool (
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- In the tool settings window, set Method to Intersection or Union.
- Select one element.
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Select another element.
The resulting area is highlighted.
- (Optional)
Use <Ctrl-data point> to select further elements.
As you select each successive element, the resulting area is highlighted.
If the elements do not overlap, the following occurs, depending on the Method:
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After selecting the last element, accept to view the result.
The results display in the tool settings window. When measuring a union, the Perimeter value does not display if the elements do not overlap. If Mass Properties is on, the mass properties analysis is displayed in the Mass Properties window.