GuiCommand: Name: TechDraw AreaDimension MenuLocation: TechDraw , Dimensions , Insert Area Annotation Workbenches: TechDraw_Workbench Version: 1.0 SeeAlso: TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation
TechDraw AreaDimension
Description
The TechDraw AreaDimension tool adds an area dimension to a face in a Part View.
Area Dimension of a face with a hole. See Limitations.
Usage
- Select a face. The geometry may be selected in the 3D view or in the drawing.
- If you have selected geometry in the 3D view: add the correct TechDraw View to the selection by selecting it in the Tree view.
- There are several ways to invoke the tool:
- If the Dimensioning tools preference is set to {{Value|Single tool}} (default): press the down arrow to the right of the
button and select the 
Insert Area Annotation option from the dropdown. - If this preference has a different value: press the Insert Area Annotation button.
- Select the TechDraw → Dimensions → Insert Area Annotation option from the menu.
- If the Dimensioning tools preference is set to {{Value|Single tool}} (default): press the down arrow to the right of the
- A dimension is added to the view.
- The dimension may be dragged to the desired position.
- If needed, add tolerances as described on this page.
Limitations
- {{VersionMinus|1.0}}: The tool can only detect holes (islands) in faces selected in the 3D view. To get the correct area for such a face selected in the drawing do the following:
1. Set the correct **References 3D** with  [TechDraw DimensionRepair](wiki-test2.php?gitpage=TechDraw_DimensionRepair).
2. Change the **Measure Type** property to {{Value|True}}.
3. Invoke  [Std Refresh](wiki-test2.php?gitpage=Std_Refresh) if required.{{TechDraw_Tools_navi}}
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