Compute Prismoidal Quantity
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Compute Prismoidal Quantity tool computes quantities between two surfaces and produce results summing up both, cut and fill volumes. The calculation is based on a prismoidal method: the application compares the triangles of the two surfaces. This is the mathematically accurate method for computing quantities.
You can use a fence or a selected shape element to limit the area for calculation.
To compute quantities using prismoidal method:
1. Select the Compute Prismoidal Quantity tool.
The Compute Prismoidal Quantity dialog opens:
2. Define settings and click Compute.
The computation results are displayed in the Compute prismoidal quantity dialog and possibly in the CAD file.
Setting |
Effect |
|---|---|
Upper surface |
Name of the upper surface model for the quantity calculation. |
Lower surface |
Name of the lower surface model for the quantity calculation. |
Inside fence |
If on, the calculation takes place only inside a fence or a selected shape element. |
Display |
Display method for presenting the calculation results graphically in the CAD file: •No display - nothing is drawn into the CAD file. •Draw temporarily - temporary display of triangles. Disappears if the tool is deactivated. •Write to file - draws triangles as permanent elements into the CAD file on the active level. |
Color list next to calculation result line |
Defines the display color for drawing the results in the CAD file. Uses the active color table of the CAD file. |
