Polytool: The Ultimate AutoCAD Plugin for Area and Length Measurement
Measuring polylines and adding dimensions manually in AutoCAD can be time-consuming. Polytool is a custom AutoCAD plugin designed to automate this process. Whether you are calculating lot perimeters, beam lengths, or floor areas, Polytool helps you annotate your drawings in seconds.
Key Features & Commands
Here is the complete list of keyboard commands included in the plugin:
- ADIM (Add Dimensions):
Instantly add text labels to existing polylines. It displays the Area, Total Length, or Perimeter based on your current settings.
- DPOLY (Draw Polyline):
Draw a new polyline from scratch with dimensions that update automatically as you click.
- CPOLY (Convert & Join):
A powerful cleanup tool that converts separate Lines and Arcs into Polylines and joins them into a single continuous object.
- SDIM (Settings / Toggle):
Switch the measurement mode. Use this to toggle between displaying:
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Polyline Area (m^2 or ft^2)
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Total Length / Perimeter
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Individual Segment Lengths
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- RDIM (Remove Dimensions):
Quickly delete all dimension text created by Polytool to clean up your drawing.
How to Use This Program
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Load the Plugin:
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Double-click the setup file in the downloaded zip file to install the file.
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Configure Settings:
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Type
SDIMto choose what you want to measure (e.g., Area or Length).
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Run a Command:
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Type
ADIMand click on any polyline to label it instantly. -
Or type
DPOLYto start drawing with live measurements.
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How to use this program?
Watch the video tutorial HERE ON YOUTUBE
