image\icon_procedure24_shg.gif Using the Face Surface tool

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You can measure face area on the 3D model.

To measure face surface on a 3D model:

1. Choose 3D ® 3D Measurement Tools.

In the Select Tool list in 3D Measurement Tools:

2. In the Select Tool list, choose Face Surface.

3. Select Units to use.

4. On the 3D model, click the face to measure.

The face area is displayed.

5. Click Reset to perform another measurement.

To measure cumulative face surface:

With the Face Surface tool selected in the 3D Measurement Tools window:

1. Under Measurements, check Cumulative.

2. On the 3D model, click the faces to measure.

The Cumulative area of selected faces and the area of the last selected face are displayed.