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What is the Area Tool?

Learn what the Area tool is in TakeCost and how it’s used to measure surfaces like floors, slabs, and walls on your drawings.

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Overview

The Area tool is used to measure surface areas directly on your drawings.

It’s ideal for elements such as:

  • Floors

  • Concrete slabs

  • Walls (elevations)

  • Roofing areas

  • Landscaping or site areas

How it works

  • Click to start your shape

  • Continue clicking to define the perimeter

  • Press Esc to finish

📌 Areas are calculated automatically as you draw

When should I use the Area tool?

Use the Area tool when measuring anything that has surface coverage, such as:

  • Rooms or floor spaces

  • Slabs or pads

  • Wall or elevation areas

  • Any irregular or complex shapes

Pro Tip

For simple rectangular areas, turn on Box Mode to draw faster with just two clicks.

What’s next?

To learn how to complete a full workflow using the Area tool:

👉 See: How to Do an Area Takeoff in TakeCost

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