Menu path
Tools > Roof/Wall Plane Areas
This tool displays individual area measurements for each roof plane and wall section on your drawing. The displayed areas automatically appear on your roof/wall reports for material calculations and project documentation.
🔧 How to display plane areas
Go to Tools in the main menu
Select Roof/Wall Plane Areas
The tool will automatically calculate and display the area of each roof plane and wall section on your drawing
Areas appear as text labels positioned on each plane
🧾 Area display settings
You can customize how the area measurements appear by adjusting the suffix settings:
Go to Set-Up > Preference Settings > Dimension Defaults
Locate the Suffix field
Enter your preferred suffix text (e.g., "m²", "sq ft", "sqm")
Click OK to apply the changes
Area Type | What it Measures |
Roof Plane Areas | Surface area of individual roof sections, useful for material calculations like tiles, sheets, or membranes |
Wall Plane Areas | Surface area of wall sections, helpful for cladding, paint, or insulation estimates |
💡 Tips for using plane areas
Areas are automatically included in your roof/wall reports - no additional steps needed
Use different suffix settings for different measurement units depending on your project requirements
The displayed areas update automatically if you modify the roof or wall geometry
Areas are calculated based on the actual plane surface, not projected horizontal area
⚠️ Important notes
Ensure your roof and wall planes are properly defined before running this tool
The suffix setting applies to all area measurements in your project
Areas displayed are for material estimation - always verify with your supplier's coverage requirements