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Polytool: The Ultimate AutoCAD Plugin for Area and Length Measurement

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:

    • Polyline Area (m^2 or ft^2)

    • Total Length / Perimeter

    • Individual Segment Lengths

  • RDIM (Remove Dimensions):

    Quickly delete all dimension text created by Polytool to clean up your drawing.

How to Use This Program

  1. Load the Plugin:

    • Double-click the setup file in the downloaded zip file to install the file.

  2. Configure Settings:

    • Type SDIM to choose what you want to measure (e.g., Area or Length).

  3. Run a Command:

    • Type ADIM and click on any polyline to label it instantly.

    • Or type DPOLY to start drawing with live measurements.

How to use this program?

Watch the video tutorial HERE ON YOUTUBE