show polygon area while drafting it ?.

alexsunny123
alexsunny123
in 2D Drafting

Hello,

I am starting a land subdivision and, being new to Bricscad, wondered if it's possible to dynamically show the area of a closed polyline as I move one side of it? Is there a setting in Bricscad or a LISP routine available to show this? Similar to how the line tool shows the length and angle while it's being drawn.

thanks
alexsunny

Comments

  • Anthony Apostolaros
    Anthony Apostolaros
    edited February 2021

    Just keep the Properties panel open while you adjust it.

  • Terry Dotson
    Terry Dotson

    If you were to consider third party software, the parameter labels in DotSoft's MapWorks react to grip editing and change instantly. In this example, a grip edit was made to the center vertex (of 4 polylines) and all labels change immediately after picking the new point.

  • ALANH
    ALANH

    Changing area of a poly can be done simply using fields no need for other software.

  • Terry Dotson
    Terry Dotson

    Fields only update on REGEN (or other commands), not when the linked geometry is being modified. AA's PROPs suggestion is the best answer using the stock product.