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    I'm attempting a roof estimate. I created a 3d face model of the roof planes. How can I calculate the area each plane (3d face)? Using the area tool and selecting the corners of the face gives inconsistent results.
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    I have applied shrink wrap to a 3d face and it creates a polyline around it with the area showing up in the properties palette. Anybody see a problem with this method?

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    Default Re: calculate area of 3d face

    That may work. Why not just create a Property Set Definition that applies to 3D Faces and add an Automatic Property using the Area source. You could then create a schedule to list all of the areas and generate a total, if desired.
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